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Settled Expectations With Prior Patent Owner Dooms Request For Discretionary Denial Of IPR Petitions

The USPTO Director denied a patent owner's request for discretionary denial of two inter partes review (IPR) petitions, citing the petitioner's "well-settled expectation" that it would not be accused of infringing the two challenged patents.

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New Copyright Rule Streamlines Registration Of Visual Works

Effective February 17, 2026, the U.S. Copyright Office's new Group Registration for Two-Dimensional Works of the Visual Arts...

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Beyond The Podium: Technology & Fashion In Alpine Skiing

Ski racing has always been a moving target for designers: faster turns and higher speeds demand constant advances in materials, geometry, and protection, while governing bodies try to preserve safety and competitive balance.

United States IP

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Foley & Lardner

TTAB Affirms Refusal Of MARIO'S For Clothing Due To Likelihood Of Confusion With MARIO'S 3.10 For Retail Apparel Stores

The "crowded field" argument is a common strategy used to overcome likelihood of confusion refusals: if an applicant points to enough similar third-party marks, the Board may conclude that each mark is entitled...

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Federal Circuit Upholds Claim Construction Ruling Emphasizing Intrinsic Evidence And Plain And Ordinary Meaning

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Lerner David

Federal Circuit Patent Watch: Federal Circuit Affirms Liability For Patent-Related Antitrust Counterclaims—18,000+ Sales Support Substantial Non-Infringing Use

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WilmerHale

Trade Secrets – The Strategic Role Of Trade Secrets In IP Protection And How To Secure And Monitor Trade Secrets And Enforce Them Across Borders

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Everybody's Talking About AI: Takeaways From The February 20, 2026 Fordham Law Symposium

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

An Entrepreneur's Guide To IP: What To Protect And When To File (February 2026)

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Irwin IP

Hidden Risk Of Recharacterizing A License As A Franchise

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Mayer Brown

Beyond The Podium: Technology & Fashion In Snowboarding

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Foley & Lardner

New EU Funding Available For IP Costs Of SMEs Established In The EU And Ukraine

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J A Kemp LLP

Pizza Puff Showdown: When Trademarks Go Generic (Podcast)

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Mayer Brown

XAI V. OpenAI: Motion To Dismiss Granted (But The Story Might Not Be Over)

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Beck Reed Riden

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2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

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Unlocking IP Department Superpowers: From challenge to opportunity - Success Stories and Best Practices from IP Leaders

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Dennemeyer S.A.

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From IPMS to Ecosystem: How APIs & Agentic AI transforms Intellectual Property work

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Recorded on 9 Jul 2025 | 2:00 PM

Digital Assets – Innovation vs Compliance: Emerging Offshore Jurisdictional Trends – How Legal Advisers' Roles Will Change

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Walkers

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TTAB Affirms Refusal Of MARIO'S For Clothing Due To Likelihood Of Confusion With MARIO'S 3.10 For Retail Apparel Stores

The "crowded field" argument is a common strategy used to overcome likelihood of confusion refusals: if an applicant points to enough similar third-party marks, the Board may conclude that each mark is entitled...

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

An Entrepreneur's Guide To IP: What To Protect And When To File (February 2026)

This presentation, created by Robyn Bowland and Kyle Watson, will address how to think about intellectual property early in the business lifecycle, common IP missteps that can create operational or financial risk...

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Irwin IP

Hidden Risk Of Recharacterizing A License As A Franchise

Intellectual property licensing, distribution and collaboration agreements are widely used to expand businesses and reach new markets. While they offer flexibility, they carry a frequently overlooked regulatory risk.

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Mayer Brown

Pizza Puff Showdown: When Trademarks Go Generic (Podcast)

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Mayer Brown

How Contract Drafting Can Trigger Franchise Obligations: Key Risk Areas In Brazil And The United States

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Mayer Brown

AI Challenges Are Pushing Artists To Secure Trademark Protection

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

IP Frontiers: Who Really Owns Your Trademark? Ownership Pitfalls For Start-Ups And Closely Held Businesses

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Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti

Trademark Lawsuit Coverage Gap Most Executives Miss (Video)

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

EPR Academy, Part 3 Of 6: The EPR Appeals Process

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

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Trade Secrets

Trade Secrets – The Strategic Role Of Trade Secrets In IP Protection And How To Secure And Monitor Trade Secrets And Enforce Them Across Borders

Trade secrets are the silent drivers of innovation and competitive advantage. Our four-part series looks at how businesses can protect, enforce, and leverage these critical assets...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

XAI V. OpenAI: Motion To Dismiss Granted (But The Story Might Not Be Over)

The high-profile litigation between xAI and OpenAI has reached a significant turning point, with Judge Rita Lin of the Northern District of California...

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Beck Reed Riden

Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, Episode 86: Two Circuit Cases On Damages Apportionment And Trade Secret Identification

You are invited to listen to Episode 86 of Greenberg Traurig's Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, "Two Circuit Cases on Damages Apportionment and Trade Secret Identification."

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

What Copy-Paste NDAs Miss For Life Sciences And Other Technology Founders

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Crowley Law LLC

CARB Deadline: What Fragrance R&D Teams Need To Know Before March 31, 2026

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Five Simple Intellectual Property Steps Medtech Teams Often Skip

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Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP

JPMorgan Chase Says Former Adviser Stole Clients Using Trade Secrets

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Marks Gray

How To Enforce An NDA When A Former Co-Founder Or Contractor Leaks Confidential Information

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Crowley Law LLC

Seventh Circuit: Describing What Software Does Is Insufficient To Define A Trade Secret Under DTSA

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ArentFox Schiff

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Licensing & Syndication

Hidden Risk Of Recharacterizing A License As A Franchise

Intellectual property licensing, distribution and collaboration agreements are widely used to expand businesses and reach new markets. While they offer flexibility, they carry a frequently overlooked regulatory risk.

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Mayer Brown

Bedazzled, But Protectable? The Trademark Questions Behind "MURRRDER" Merch Dispute

If you've been following the drama unfolding on the TV show "The Traitors" (U.S.), you're already familiar with the tartan-clad chaos, castle intrigue, and Alan Cumming's fashion statements.

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Understanding And Responding To Licensing Boards

Responding can be challenging because the mere submission of a complaint can trigger a strong emotional response, and the process presents a risk that action adversely affecting the licensee may be taken.

United States IP

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Ward and Smith, P.A.

Disney–OpenAI's Sora Deal: What It Signals For IP, Licensing, And Responsible AI

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Adams and Reese

Ohio Walks Back Prior Small Loan Act Guidance, Eases Licensing Position For Bank Partnerships

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Mayer Brown

Ohio Walks Back Prior Small Loan Act Guidance, Eases Licensing Position For Bank Partnerships

United States Finance

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Mayer Brown

Illinois Revamps The Scope Of Its Collection Agency Licensing Law

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Mayer Brown

Illinois Revamps The Scope Of Its Collection Agency Licensing Law

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Mayer Brown

Licensing Agreements: What Every IT And Service Business Needs To Know

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Sterlington PLLC

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Patent

Settled Expectations With Prior Patent Owner Dooms Request For Discretionary Denial Of IPR Petitions

The USPTO Director denied a patent owner's request for discretionary denial of two inter partes review (IPR) petitions, citing the petitioner's "well-settled expectation" that it would not be accused of infringing the two challenged patents.

United States IP

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Beyond The Podium: Technology & Fashion In Alpine Skiing

Ski racing has always been a moving target for designers: faster turns and higher speeds demand constant advances in materials, geometry, and protection, while governing bodies try to preserve safety and competitive balance.

United States IP

FL

Foley & Lardner

Federal Circuit Upholds Claim Construction Ruling Emphasizing Intrinsic Evidence And Plain And Ordinary Meaning

In Wonderland Switzerland AG v. Evenflo Company, Inc., No. 2023-2043 (Fed. Cir. 2025), the Federal Circuit affirmed that the district court properly construed disputed claim terms of patents at issue based on the use...

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Lerner David

Federal Circuit Patent Watch: Federal Circuit Affirms Liability For Patent-Related Antitrust Counterclaims—18,000+ Sales Support Substantial Non-Infringing Use

United States IP

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WilmerHale

An Entrepreneur's Guide To IP: What To Protect And When To File (February 2026)

United States IP

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Irwin IP

Beyond The Podium: Technology & Fashion In Snowboarding

United States IP

FL

Foley & Lardner

New EU Funding Available For IP Costs Of SMEs Established In The EU And Ukraine

United States IP

JA

J A Kemp LLP

XAI V. OpenAI: Motion To Dismiss Granted (But The Story Might Not Be Over)

United States IP

BR

Beck Reed Riden

"Template For Tailoring" Falls On Losing Side Of Computer-Based Patent Eligibility Divide

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

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Latest Videos

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Trademark Lawsuit Coverage Gap Most Executives Miss (Video)

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

2025 Trademark Year In Review: Navigating Dupes, Digital Threats, And Legal Change (Video)

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Brooks Kushman

The Art Of The Steal—Estate Planning For Writers, Artists And Composers (With Just A Little Bit Of Copyright Law) (Podcast)

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Lowenstein Sandler

Patent Protection In A Borderless World (Video)

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Arnold & Porter