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USPTO Wants Input on How to Better Commercialize Innovation
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today issued a Request for Comments (RFC) that will be published in the Federal Register tomorrow seeking input [...]
Tips On Numerical Range From Fed. Circ. Philip Morris Ruling
The Federal Circuit's recent RAI v. Philip Morris decision that a patent provided sufficient written description to support a claimed numerical range offers several takeaways [...]
UMG-TikTok IP Rift Highlights Effective Rights Control Issues
Despite Universal Music Group's recent withdrawal of TikTok's licensing rights to its music catalog, the platform struggles to control uploads and reproductions of copyrighted material, [...]
TriZetto's $200M Jury Awards Thrown Out In Syntel Dispute
A New York federal judge on Wednesday vacated roughly $200 million in damages awards Cognizant affiliate TriZetto won in a trade secret misappropriation and copyright [...]
High-Tech Groups and EFF Revive Patent Troll Narrative and Other Lies
Efforts by high-tech companies to undermine both the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) [...]
Jury Awards Photog $3.1M In Licensing Fight Against Otter
A Colorado federal jury has said a California photographer is entitled to about $3.1 million in a copyright suit after finding that cellphone case maker [...]
Netflix Doesn't Want 'Hatchet Wielding' Killer In Suit Either
While Netflix disputes that it defamed a Kentucky man for his appearance in its true-crime documentary titled "The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker," the streaming giant does agree [...]
Subpoenas Can't Skirt USPTO Discovery Rules, 4th Circ. Says
In a precedential ruling, the Fourth Circuit said Wednesday that companies can't use the subpoena power of the courts to go beyond the limits of [...]
Cherry IP Deception Claims Would Inflame Jury, Canada Says
The Canadian government has told a Washington federal judge that jurors should not hear allegations that its IP licenser deceived the U.S. Patent and Trademark [...]
Versata Wants Axed $105M Ford Verdict Revived Or Expanded
Versata Software has urged the Federal Circuit to undo a Michigan federal judge's decision erasing a nearly $105 million trade secrets and breach of contract [...]
AI Auto Damage-Assessing Giant Accused Of Monopoly
Tractable Inc. is hitting back at CCC Intelligent Solutions with counterclaims in an ongoing trade secrets spat, alleging in a new motion CCC has leveraged [...]
CAFC Affirms PTAB Finding that Reasonable Pertinence Proves Analogous Art
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a brief opinion authored by Judge Chen today that rejected Daedalus Blue LLC’s appeal [...]
Ex-Boeing IP Manager's Counsel Secures $224K In Fees
A Washington federal judge has awarded more than $224,000 in attorney fees to a former Boeing intellectual property manager after finding that the company retaliated [...]
Judge Connolly Ends Chipmaker's Case Against IP Edge
Delaware's top federal judge has decided to brush aside arguments from California chipmaker Power Integrations that multiple agreements "not to sue" that it had obtained [...]
IRobot, SharkNinja Settle Last Of Roomba Patent Fight
IRobot and SharkNinja have reached a settlement in principle to resolve what remains of a long-standing patent dispute related to the Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner. [...]
Jury Must Weigh Willfulness In Secrets Case, Calif. Court Says
A California state appellate court has found a jury will have to decide whether a former director at Applied Medical Distribution Corp. willfully misappropriated trade [...]
Microsoft Strikes Deal To Settle Suit Over Caltech Patents
The California Institute of Technology and Microsoft notified a Texas court Tuesday that they have reached an agreement to end a case where the university [...]
KKR Leads $500M HarbourView Music-Backed Financing
HarbourView Equity Partners said Wednesday it has secured about $500 million in debt financing through a music asset-backed securitization led by KKR, which will be [...]
Ex-VP's 'Dereliction' Provokes Default Judgment As Sanction
An exasperated judge in North Carolina gave an HVAC company an early win by default against a former executive accused of stealing trade secrets, calling [...]
Perkins Coie Post-Grant Leader Heads to Goodwin In DC
Goodwin Procter LLP announced Wednesday that it hired the co-chair of Perkins Coie LLP's post-grant practice as an intellectual property litigation partner in its Washington, [...]
Judicial Conference Policy on Random Case Assignments Prompted by Tillis/Roberts Complaints About Waco
The Judicial Conference of the United States announced yesterday that it is strengthening its policy on random case assignments in order to limit the practice [...]
5 Things Trial Attorneys Can Learn From Good Teachers
Jennifer Cuculich at IMS Legal Strategies recounts lessons she learned during her time as a math teacher that can help trial attorneys connect with jurors, [...]
Fed. Circ. IP Ruling Shows Indefiniteness Is Not The Answer
The Federal Circuit’s recent ruling in Maxwell v. Amperex Technology highlights the complexities of construing patent claims when seemingly contradictory limitations are present, and that [...]
Uncovering Valuable AI Assets: A Strategic Guide for AI Companies and Patent Attorneys
Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of innovation, transforming industries and shaping the future of global economies. Although AI innovators understand the value of [...]

Trade Mark Attorneys Gold Coast and Sydney

28th August 2017 - admin

We specialise in protecting your business against the risk of intellectual property theft or accusations of infringement. Wherever you are in the world, we can help you: • protect your ideas, designs, products and brand identities • secure and commercialise your IP (trade marks, copyright, designs & patents) and internet law • negotiate and draft […]

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How to become an Intellectual Property Lawyer

25th August 2017 - admin

Intellectual Property law is now considered a “hot” practice group because of the speed at which the Internet and technology is advancing in the Information Age. In recent years, there has been much publicity about the unlawful copying and distribution of intellectual property on the Internet. It is very important for online businesses to protect […]

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W3IP Law attend YP Gold Coast with Danny Maher

17th August 2017 - admin

Danny, who has been named Australian CEO of the Year and sits at the helm of a booming business that services more than 115,000 organisations worldwide, is a champion for the Gold Coast’s evolution into an IT hub. Gold Coaster Danny Maher is at the forefront of one of the fastest growing business software companies […]

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Applying for a Trade Mark Overseas

28th July 2017 - admin

It is important to understand the complexities of registering a trade mark in foreign countries as businesses expand their operations overseas and brands globalise. In this article, we highlight some key points that every business owner should keep in mind when applying for an international trade mark using the Madrid Protocol system. Use the Madrid […]

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When do you need a Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Agreement?

9th July 2017 - admin

When do you need a Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Agreement? Parties will need to ensure that the confidential business information they will share will not be disclosed or misused, before they can enter into a commercial relationship. A confidentiality agreement or non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is often the first step towards a commercial relationship. This type of […]

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When is the right time to file a Trade Mark?

30th June 2017 - admin

When to apply for a Trade Mark As a business owner, protecting your brand name and registering a trade mark is one of the most important steps in positioning your business for sustained success. Brand identity is fast becoming one of the most valuable assets for a business. A ‘brand’ is often associated with a […]

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Terms and Conditions for Online Marketplace Agreements

18th June 2017 - admin

An online marketplace can be operated through an app or e-commerce site where people can meet for the supply and purchase of products and services. This applies when you as the marketplace operator offer a marketplace in one convenient place for introducing sellers and buyers who use your website or app as a marketing service. […]

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App Terms and Conditions of Use (‘App Terms’)

24th May 2017 - admin

An app is a type of software for a mobile device and is primarily functionality driven. It runs on the device itself and is downloaded and installed, typically from an app marketplace such as the Apple App Store or Android’s Google Play Store. App Terms sets out the rights and obligations of the users of […]

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Trade Mark Attorneys Australia

8th May 2017 - admin

Is it time to file a trade mark for your brand name? We are a firm of registered Trade Mark Attorneys that provide expert intellectual property, trade mark attorney and technology law services. If you don’t protect your trade mark, your business can suffer a serious loss in value due to IP theft, loss of reputation, […]

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Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy – What is needed

6th May 2017 - admin

Website Terms and Conditions of Use (‘Website Terms’)  A Website Terms will apply to every visitor on your website. A website runs on a browser and is information based with a primary objective of supplying content and information about a company or person, products or services or other target market. Your Website Terms set out […]

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