Welcome to the Summer issue of our IP Quarterly Newsletter, in which we discuss the Supreme Court's latest patent decisions, the ITC's domestic industry requirement, and the implied license defense in copyright law.

Supreme Court Hears Six Patent Cases This term

The Supreme Court heard a record-breaking six patent cases in the 2013-14 Term. We present an overview of the Court's holdings in each of these cases.

Is Implied License the New Fair Use?

Recent copyright decisions suggest a trend toward the more aggressive application of the implied license defense to account for changing industry and social norms.

Navigating the Murky Waters of the Domestic Industry Requirements In the International Trade Commission

Recent decisions from the Federal Circuit and the International Trade Commission have made the ITC's sometimes-murky domestic industry requirement easier to navigate.

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