Intellectual property issues have becoming increasingly present during presidential elections as candidates frequently use music, phrases and even fictional characters in their campaigns. This presidential election is no different.
OBVIOUSNESS STILL AN ISSUE FOR BIOTECH PATENTS
Written by Jessica Hauthlululemon, the popular designer of yoga clothing has filed a Complaint in federal court in Delaware against Calvin Klein alleging that Calvin Klein is selling pants that infringe three design patents owned by lululemon. The design patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are for pants with a waistband featuring overlapping panels of fabric.
LOUBOUTIN AND YSL BOTH CLAIM VICTORY OVER SECOND CIRCUIT'S RULING
Written by Meredith Frank MendezWHAT YOUR BUSINESS CAN LEARN FROM APPLE V. SAMSUNG: DESIGN PATENTS CAN BE VALUABLE
Written by Peter MatosMuch has been written about the Apple v. Samsung patent dispute, with some claiming it goes too far and others claiming 'transparent' copying should justly be punished. One thing that cannot be disputed is the value of a design patent. As seen below, when consumers like the way something looks, others will migrate to that look, setting up a potentially strong case for design patent infringement, even as lawyers argue over the meaning of words in a related utility patent. Oh, and by the way, if you win, no need to settle for a reasonable royalty, as by statute, design patent infringement damages are set as profits.
IMPACT OF APPLE’S U.S. PATENT VICTORY OVER SAMSUNG
Written by Jason LaCosseWhile perhaps far from over given the routine appeals of patent infringement decisions, the August 24, 2012 verdict awarding Apple $1 Billion in damages against Samsung in U.S. District Court signaled a major event in the evolving global patent landscape for mobile device technology. This particular case involved patents and trade dress for Apple’s iPhone and iPad and, in addition to the jury’s monetary damages award, Apple is also seeking to stop sales of several competing products offered by Samsung.
MYRIAD PART II: ISOLATED DNA CLAIMS STILL PATENT ELIGIBLE
Written by Jessica HauthComposition claims to "isolated" DNA molecules are patent eligible under 35 USC 101 as nonnaturally occurring compositions of matter -- this, among other decisions, is what the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ("CAFC") published in its opinion of August 16, 2012.
NEW U.S. PATENT APPLICATION FORMS FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
Written by Jason LaCosseThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") has published a set of new patent-related forms which will accommodate new rules that will soon go into effect under the America Invents Act ("AIA").