Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

Federal enforcement agencies in the Northern District of California are ramping up activity, with the SEC, DOJ and U.S. Attorney’s Office all prioritizing cases involving fraud, misrepresentation, antitrust violations...

A Massachusetts federal court granted summary judgment to Alexion Pharmaceuticals, dismissing Amyndas Pharmaceuticals' Chapter 93A unfair competition claim based on alleged misuse of confidential information during partnership negotiations. The decision rigorously enforces causation requirements and clarifies the boundaries between trade secret protection and legitimate competitive activity in pharmaceutical business development.

A medical device company lost a $17 million jury award when the Federal Circuit reversed their trade secret and NDA breach claims, exposing critical flaws in how they protected their technology before disclosure.

This webinar explores the complex landscape of patent applications for microorganisms and specific strains, examining when biological deposits are necessary and how they impact patent strategy. Attendees will learn practical approaches to drafting applications that support both deposited strain claims and broader microorganism claims, while understanding the scope of protection and potential infringement scenarios.

Mediation outcomes in intellectual property disputes depend on more than just facts and legal arguments. Financial investment, time allocation, mediator expertise, and structural choices all signal the level of seriousness parties bring to the negotiation table...

The State of Colorado has taken a notable step in reshaping how creative businesses can be structured and financed with the introduction of the Colorado Artist Company Act (SB26 133).

Today’s AI tools can generate realistic images and videos, clone voices using just a few seconds of audio, and even mimic speaking or writing styles, including catchphrases and mannerisms.

As artificial intelligence moves from experimental tools into core business operations, companies face complex questions about ownership, evidence, vendor risk, and cross-border enforcement. The convergence of AI governance, policy, and sovereignty is reshaping how intellectual property rights are created, protected, and enforced across jurisdictions.

Nike's attempt to register a B9 logo for basketball player Bronny James has been rejected due to a conflict with an existing trademark from Black 9 Golf. This case highlights the complexities of trademark registration in the sports and fashion industry, where brand protection and potential conflicts must be carefully navigated.

As a result, morality and ethical exclusions have moved from largely theoretical concepts to a practical issue that can determine the fate of a patent application.

A federal judge's recent decision in Collision v. Samsung has opened a critical door for non-practicing entities seeking injunctive relief in patent cases. While the plaintiff didn't secure its injunction against Samsung's $445.5 million infringement, the court's explicit acknowledgment that NPEs may obtain injunctions under the eBay test fundamentally challenges two decades of precedent that effectively barred such remedies.

When Evenflo employees discussed how to "ingeniously escape" a competitor's patent in an internal email chain, they created evidence that would later be used against them in court. The Federal Circuit's reversal in Wonderland v. Evenflo demonstrates how a single unprotected communication can transform an infringement case into a willful infringement claim with treble damages exposure. What should companies do when they identify a potentially problematic patent, and how can founders avoid making the same cos