Business

Last week during IPWatchdog’s Patent Masters Symposium, former Federal Circuit Chief Judge Paul Michel sat down with me to discuss the state of the U.S. patent system and best options/…

Take Steps to Deter the Spy in Your Business

September 14, 2019

Tesla recently filed two lawsuits for theft of trade secrets. In March, the auto maker sued several former employees and the two companies they joined, Zoox and Chinese EV automaker…

Don’t Ignore the Flashing Caution Lights in the Drug Pricing Debate

September 13, 2019

Business, Patent

Trying to rationally address hot button issues in an election year is always a dangerous proposition. That’s particularly true as we approach what promises to be one of the nastiest…

Proving a Negative Claim Limitation: A Tale of Three Nonprecedential Cases

September 12, 2019

In the past 10 months, the issue of proving negative claim limitations has cropped up on appeals to the Federal Circuit. At least three panels of the Federal Circuit have…

Clarifying Competitor Standing in PTAB Appeals

September 11, 2019

To seek relief in Federal Court, a plaintiff must demonstrate a personal, legally protectable interest in the outcome of the dispute for which relief is being sought, i.e., must demonstrate…

This Week on Capitol Hill: STRONGER Patents Act Returns, Maintaining the Lead in Global AI, and Internet Antitrust Issues

September 9, 2019

Business, Patent

This week marks Congress’ return from its August recess and patent owners should be encouraged to see the Senate IP Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday to explore the STRONGER Patents Act…

Walmart Challenges Amazon in International Patent Race for Drone Delivery Technology

September 7, 2019

Business, Patent

While online giant Amazon has been in the news recently for asking the Federal Aviation Administration to ease restrictions for its planned drone-based delivery services, a battle is raging behind…

Congress Members Ask to Grill Google in Roundtable on Content ID Tool

September 4, 2019

Business, Copyright, Patent

Eight members of Congress have sent a letter to Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai requesting that the company participate in “a roundtable with Congressional offices and members of the…

Presumption of Guilt: How Microsoft Won a Protracted Battle on Unlicensed Software in Ukraine

August 31, 2019

Business, Copyright, Litigation, Patent