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Bradley Arant Adds IP Team From Moore & Van Allen In NC
A three-attorney intellectual property team has jumped from Moore & Van Allen PLLC to Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Charlotte, North Carolina. [...]
Influencer Says Ex-BigLaw Atty Can't Get Stalking Injunction
A social media influencer urged a Florida federal court on Thursday to throw out a request from former Greenberg Traurig LLP patent attorney Allan Kassenoff [...]
CAFC Affirms District Court’s Inventorship Analysis
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Friday affirmed a district court finding that two inventors should be added as co-inventors [...]
Infringement Policy Lessons From 4th Circ. Sony Music Ruling
The Fourth Circuit's recent decision in Sony Music v. Cox Communications, which in part held that the internet service provider was liable for contributing to [...]
Trade Secret Cases Are Up As Clients Eye Patent Alternatives
Trade secret litigation has seen a gradual increase over the past decade, driven by the promise of substantial damages awards, a new federal law, and [...]
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
The past week in London has seen Howard Kennedy face legal action by a London hotel chain, former racing boss Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One [...]
IP Hires: Lewis Brisbois, Goodwin
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP has added an intellectual property attorney who worked for Robins Kaplan LLP to its Minneapolis office, while Goodwin Procter [...]
What Recent Study Shows About AI's Promise For Legal Tasks
Amid both skepticism and excitement about the promise of generative artificial intelligence in legal contexts, the first randomized controlled trial studying its impact on basic [...]
Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C. is Seeking a Patent / Intellectual Property Attorney
Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C., one of America’s oldest continuously-operated patent practices founded and operated by a woman patent attorney, is seeking a registered U.S. [...]
Atty Claims Privilege On Docs In Patent Suit Origin Probe
An attorney whom Delaware Judge Colm Connolly is considering referring for disciplinary action as part of a probe into third-party patent litigation control and funding [...]
IP Forecast: Internet Archive Fights Vinyl Copyright Case
A California federal judge will hear arguments next week over whether the Internet Archive can toss accusations from record labels that describe its project for [...]
DOJ, FTC Tell Copyright Office To Expand Right To Repair
Federal law enforcement and trade officials said Thursday that the U.S. Copyright Office should not only retain a policy that gives consumers more leeway to [...]
Whitestone Can't Rep Both Plaintiff, Funder In Netflix IP Case
Whitestone Law cannot represent both a Finnish inventor in his patent infringement case against Netflix and a nonparty that paid some of the inventor's legal bills, [...]
Vet-Themed T-Shirt Co. Wins $700K In Army Motto TM Trial
An Illinois federal jury awarded Chicago-based T-shirt company Grunt Style LLC $739,500 on Thursday, agreeing with the company's claim that a California competitor illegally used [...]
DraftKings' Employment Feud With Former VP Heats Up
EDITING -- The battle between DraftKings and one of its former vice presidents intensified in Massachusetts federal court Thursday, with the online sportsbook sharpening its [...]
DraftKings Gets PTAB To Ax Claims In 5 Gaming Patents
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has found a host of claims across numerous peer-to-peer gaming patents weren't valid, handing a win to challenger DraftKings Inc. [...]
Artist Can't Exhibit 'MetaBirkins' NFT After TM Trial Loss
The Los Angeles-based designer behind the "MetaBirkins" non-fungible token is barred from displaying his artwork at a Swedish museum after a federal judge ruled there [...]
Responding to Obviousness Rejections in Light of the USPTO’s New Guidance
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released new guidance to patent examiners on making obviousness rejections. The guidance focuses on post-KSR precedential [...]
Potential Nine-Figure Deal Ends NXP, Impinj Chip Patent Row
Rival chipmakers Impinj and NXP have agreed to settle multiple patent infringement suits between them following trial victories for Impinj, in a deal where Impinj said [...]
2nd Circ. Affirms Breitling Fair Use Win In 'Red Gold' TM Suit
A split Second Circuit panel on Thursday affirmed a Connecticut federal judge's decision that Breitling USA Inc. fairly used the phrase "red gold" to describe [...]
Water Treatment Co. Must Face Rival's Trade Secrets Suit
A Tennessee federal judge has found that certain issues in a trade secrets suit against industrial water treatment service company ChemTreat need to go before [...]
Fed. Circ. Backs PTAB's Toss Of Data Management Patent
Arguments from patent-holding company Daedalus Blue to breathe new life into claims in a data management patent it bought from IBM fell flat on Wednesday [...]
9th Circ. Is Asked To Revive LegalForce's TM Dispute
Intellectual property firm LegalForce RAPC Worldwide PC has taken its trademark battle with a Japanese company over the brand "LegalForce" to the Ninth Circuit, arguing in [...]
Becoming a Rainmaker: The Importance of Expertise, Reputation and Personality
The key to rainmaking for lawyers is understanding that those who have decisional authority to hire an attorney are hiring you. Perhaps, once upon a [...]

A night in Sydney to remember with Clients and Friends

23rd November 2017 - admin

When we booked Hotel Centennial at 88 Oxford Street, Woollahra. Clients that have been with us for years, the best conversation, the best people and years of loyalty, and those trade marks. Best night ever! Will never be forgotten. Thank you, you know who you are. W3IP Law Team x           […]

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EVENT   |   12th November, 2017

W3IP Law at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

Painting in the Dutch Golden Age at the National Gallery of Art Examining the art and culture of one of the world’s greatest periods of creativity, a display of 17th century Dutch masterpieces dominated by Rembrandt van Rijn, who had an exceptional ability to paint people  as they really looked, in all their moods and […]

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How to become a Trade Mark Attorney in Australia?

6th November 2017 - admin

You have brains in your head, and feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose. – Dr. Seuss So, what does it take? A trade mark attorney provides representation and legal advice to clients who wish to have their brand name protected legally and register a trade mark protected at […]

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EVENT   |   14th October, 2017

Gold Coast Women – A Day at the Races “Caulfield Guineas Day”

A great day at the races with GC Women in Law and Financial Professionals at the Caulfield Guineas day held in The Dome, at the Gold Coast Turf Club. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud […]

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Key Terms for an Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement

27th October 2017 - admin

Successful technology licensing occurs only when the negotiator understands thoroughly the benefits that are available to both parties…the goal is to find a good balance of value so that the licence is a “win-win” transaction.  World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), 2015. What does “licensing” mean? A licensing agreement is a partnership between the owner of […]

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Drone Laws Australia 2017 – What Drone Operators Need to Know

19th October 2017 - admin

Fun Fact: Did you know that Australia was the first country in the world to implement regulations for drone operation? The term “drone” was coined in reference to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) which were used as training tools for anti-aircraft crews in 1930s. When we hear the word ‘drone’ in 2017, no longer do we […]

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What you need in a Social Media Policy

9th October 2017 - admin

Social media is spreading lightning fast around the globe as more people and businesses seek to connect online through various social media platforms. Business is increasingly recognising that social media offers more opportunities to connect to new customers and markets. Aside from gaining new clients and developing a loyal customer base, the downside of not […]

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Online Competition Laws and Boosting your Social Media Presence

2nd October 2017 - admin

When operating your business or promoting your brand online, there are many tips and tricks you can use to boost your following, interaction and traffic. Effective use of these techniques can be the driving force behind growing your customer base and taking your business social media profile to the next level! One technique proven to […]

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What’s The Difference between a Word and a Logo Trade Mark?

20th September 2017 - admin

Word Trade Mark Before you apply for a trade mark, there are many issues you need to consider including whether the trade mark is available. You may be wondering whether someone has already registered the same or similar trade mark, or whether the trade mark itself is registrable. Whatever it may be, you are already […]

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Protecting an Unregistered Trade Mark and Passing Off

2nd September 2017 - admin

Trade marks need not be registered in Australia. Trade mark rights can be established either by use or by registration. At common law, a person who uses a trade mark first may acquire ownership in it because of the goodwill or reputation attached to it. At common law, therefore, a person who uses a trade […]

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