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The Federal Circuit’s Recent Ruling On The Patent-Marking Requirement And Its Implications For Licenses And Settlements
The Federal Circuit's decision in VDPP v. Volkswagen establishes that patent-marking obligations extend to settlement agreements containing patent licenses, even when licensees don't admit infringement. This ruling creates new compliance burdens for patent holders who must now ensure settling parties mark licensed products to preserve pre-suit damages...
United States IP
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Foley Hoag LLP
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No Redesign On Rehearing: Federal Circuit Leaves Egyptian Goddess Framework Intact
The Federal Circuit's denial of en banc rehearing in Range of Motion Products v. Armaid Co. preserves the existing framework for design patent infringement analysis, including judicial determination of functional versus ornamental features during claim construction. The decision sparked significant internal debate, with four judges dissenting and questioning whether functionality determinations and the "plainly dissimilar" shortcut properly allocate factual questions between judges and juries.
United States IP
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Denied Injunction In White Label Dispute Highlights Challenges Of Establishing Irreparable Harm
The Eighth Circuit's decision in Revenue Management Solutions v. Commerce Bank examines the challenges technology companies face when seeking injunctive relief for alleged misappropriation of white-labeled software products. The case explores how white-label licensing arrangements can complicate claims of irreparable harm, particularly when end users remain unaware of the original developer's identity and contractual pricing schedules make damages calculable.
United States IP
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Holland & Knight
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From Napster To Sampling To AI: Copyright Law’s Role As The Sheriff To Emerging Technology
From digital sampling battles to AI-generated music, copyright law has consistently arrived late to technological disruption in the music industry. This examination traces landmark litigation across sampling, streaming, and artificial intelligence, revealing how rights holders have repeatedly shaped legal frameworks through strategic action rather than waiting for legislative solutions.
United States IP
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Adams and Reese
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AI Reporter – August 2026
This comprehensive AI Reporter from Benesch's AI Commission examines the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence litigation, regulation, and business deployment. From intellectual property disputes involving major studios and AI music generators to state-level regulatory frameworks addressing data centers, employment practices, and consumer protection, the newsletter explores how courts, legislators, and policymakers are responding to AI's transformative impact.
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce 1587 Lawsuit Isn’t What ‘Most People Assume,’ Legal Expert Says
NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce face a lawsuit connected to their 1587 Prime steakhouse, but the legal battle centers on corporate structure and jurisdiction rather than trademark infringement. Litigation expert James Molen breaks down the key arguments and what could determine whether the athletes remain defendants in this case.
United States Litigation
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Greenberg Glusker LLP
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The Federal Circuit’s Recent Ruling On The Patent-Marking Requirement And Its Implications For Licenses And Settlements
The Federal Circuit's decision in VDPP v. Volkswagen establishes that patent-marking obligations extend to settlement agreements containing patent licenses, even when licensees don't admit infringement. This ruling creates new compliance burdens for patent holders who must now ensure settling parties mark licensed products to preserve pre-suit damages...
United States IP
FH
Foley Hoag LLP
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No Redesign On Rehearing: Federal Circuit Leaves Egyptian Goddess Framework Intact
The Federal Circuit's denial of en banc rehearing in Range of Motion Products v. Armaid Co. preserves the existing framework for design patent infringement analysis, including judicial determination of functional versus ornamental features during claim construction. The decision sparked significant internal debate, with four judges dissenting and questioning whether functionality determinations and the "plainly dissimilar" shortcut properly allocate factual questions between judges and juries.
United States IP
SR
McDermott Will & Schulte
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