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Ross Fights Thomson Reuters Bid To Toss Fair Use Defense
Ross Intelligence pushed back on Thomson Reuters's renewed bid to block it from claiming fair use in a suit alleging that Ross ripped off the [...]
Patently Strategic Podcast: Petition Practice
Patent examiners can make mistakes. Patent office clerks can misfile paperwork and cause procedural errors. The software tools, document formats like DOCX, and the IT [...]
Tracking The Slow Movement Of AI Copyright Cases
The tech community may be expecting a prompt resolution on whether products generated by artificial intelligence are a fair use of copyrighted works, but legal [...]
The EU Design System Changes US Cos. Need to Know About
With a number of major reforms to the European Union's design protection system set to take effect in the first half of 2025, U.S. companies [...]
Some First Reactions on What a Second Trump Presidency Will Mean for IP
In the immediate wake of such an historic election, it is far too early to know what the intellectual property landscape will really be like [...]
Fed. Circ. Mulls If Billable Hour Program Tech Can Be Patented
The Federal Circuit is set to decide whether a LexisNexis program that helps attorneys track their billable hours is stepping on another company's intellectual property [...]
Masimo Expert Cites LED And Foam As Evidence Apple Stole IP
Apple misappropriated Masimo's pulse oximetry trade secrets and used them to improve its Apple Watch, a Masimo expert witness testified in California federal court Wednesday, [...]
Nike False Ad Claims In StockX TM Fight Must Go, Judge Told
Online resale marketplace StockX has asked a New York federal judge to end Nike's counterfeiting and false advertising claims, saying that StockX has actually prevented [...]
Judges Warn Attys Not To Waste Juries' Time In Patent Trials
Attorneys need to remember that jurors may have to make significant financial sacrifices during trials and respect that while litigating, a Delaware federal judge said [...]
Sanctioned Supplier, Abbott Strike Deal Over TM Judgment
Abbott Laboratories has resolved a dispute with a diabetes test-strip wholesaler that was ordered to pay Abbott $33.4 million after committing discovery misconduct, with the [...]
Medtronic Says Axonics Misled Jury To Beat Patent Case
Medtronic is seeking a new trial after a California federal jury two months ago found that Axonics did not infringe three of its patents related [...]
Fed. Circ. Panel Irked By Confusion In Check Patent Case
An irritated Federal Circuit panel criticized attorneys for the United Services Automobile Association and PNC Bank on Wednesday for a lack of clarity on which [...]
2nd Circ. Revives Authors' Breach Claim Against McGraw Hill
The Second Circuit has partially restored a breach of contract claim from a would-be class action that alleged McGraw Hill shortchanged textbook authors on royalties [...]
Fed Circ. Panel Skeptical Of GeoComply Anti-Spoofing Patent
Judges on the Federal Circuit appeared unlikely to reverse a district court's dismissal of GeoComply's patent infringement suit against its geolocation competitor XPoint Wednesday, repeatedly [...]
News Outlet Fighting To Keep OpenAI, Microsoft IP Suit Alive
The Center for Investigative Reporting has told a Manhattan federal judge that its copyright infringement complaint against Microsoft and OpenAI for allegedly using its content [...]
Fed. Circ. Upholds PTAB's Ax Of Centripetal Cybersecurity IP
The Federal Circuit declined Wednesday to revive a Centripetal Networks LLC patent covering computer network protection, backing a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision that [...]
Business Groups Urge Calif. Justices To Nix HIV Drug Ruling
Business groups led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are asking the California Supreme Court to throw out a suit alleging Gilead Sciences Inc. deprived [...]
Curious Case Of FTC's Amicus Brief In Teva Fed. Circ. Appeal
Attorneys at BCLP explore the Federal Trade Commission's backing of Amneal's Orange Book-delisting efforts on Teva ahead of a key Federal Circuit hearing in a [...]
E-Discovery Quarterly: Recent Rulings On Metadata
Several recent rulings reflect the competing considerations that arise when parties dispute the form of production for electronically stored information, underscoring that counsel must carefully [...]
When 'Patented' Goes Beyond Inventorship In False Ad Cases
The Federal Circuit's recent holding in Crocs v. Effervescent is significant because it offers a nuanced yet realistic understanding of what false advertising claims about [...]
Gordon Rees Unveils Silicon Valley Office, Its 11th In Calif.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP has opened its newest California office in Palo Alto, in an effort to strengthen the firm's presence in Silicon Valley [...]
How Recent Patent Damages Precedent May Increase Reasonable Royalty Awards
In the last few years, developments in U.S. patent damages law have emerged that may have an upward effect on the magnitude of reasonable royalty [...]
How The Patent System May Look After Trump's Return
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office during Donald Trump's first term as president focused on making the invalidation of patents more difficult, and attorneys say [...]
Trump Has Official Immunity. What About His Aides?
Whether the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity extends to subordinates who follow a president's orders has become a more pressing question in the [...]

Inside Wire: Be Smart and Protect your Trade Marks

19th March 2017 - admin

A Trade Mark is a valuable Business Asset Your brand name or image is your most valuable business asset. It is a critical and valuable asset irrespective of the size of your business. The identity of your goods and services is worth protecting. A registered trade mark gives you the exclusive legal right to use, […]

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Consulting with an Intellectual Property Lawyer

9th March 2017 - admin

Useful Tips to check your IP is protected when Consulting an Intellectual Property Lawyer in Sydney A business should consult with an intellectual property lawyer or patent and trade mark attorney when seeking to protect their intellectual property. It is best to consult with an expert on the most appropriate form of protection. Experts can […]

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4th Annual Women in Technology Queensland Summit

8th March 2017 - admin

Bringing together women across all  industries to share their personal experiences and insights Elements of courage • Cultivating courage • Finding and developing your unique voice • Understanding the role of boundaries • The hidden value of not doing it alone Key concepts of personal leadership • Values as a way of being • Developing […]

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Kim Walters – Gold Coast Trademark Attorney

19th February 2017 - admin

I am an intellectual property specialist and technology lawyer. I am also a registered trade mark attorney with a special interest in protecting brands on the Internet. I work on a fixed fee basis and have the experience to quickly understand your legal requirements: fixed fee provide value and certainty deliver work on a quoted […]

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Game Changers Summit Sydney – Emerging Technology

12th February 2017 - admin

Changing the Game – Sydney, 28 February – 2 March 2017 The Summit will feature innovators from NASA, JPL, USAA, MIT, Bosch, IAG, Downer, Uber, Bluechilli and many others. The Summit is connecting people and industry to come together to discuss what the future holds as technological advancements accelerate disruption across all areas of business. The […]

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When Copyright Law Applies

12th February 2017 - admin

Original Work and Causal Connection for Copyright Law to apply To attract copyright protection, a work must be ‘original’ in the sense that it originates from the creator and is not copied from another person’s work. There must also be a connection between the work in which copyright subsists and the alleged infringing work. If […]

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IP Rights for Marketing Mix in Sydney

25th January 2017 - admin

Successful or value-added marketing is about doing all the “rights”: featuring the right product, tagged with the right price, in the right way to the right customers to create a brand that has a reputation among its customers for delivering a consistent outcome. The introduction of a product in the market requires several critical ingredients […]

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Trademarks Businesses Protect in Sydney

Major Types of Trademarks Businesses Protect in Sydney

18th January 2017 - admin

A trade mark is a sign that identifies a company’s brand to allow the trade mark owner to differentiate its products and services from those of its competitors. Section 17 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) refers to the term “trade mark” as a “sign used, or intended to be used, to distinguish goods […]

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W3IP Law celebrating the Holiday Season at Kay House

17th December 2016 - admin

On behalf of the people at W3IP Law we wish you season’s greetings and we look forward to joining you for a prosperous and exciting 2017. W3IP closes on Friday, 23rd December 2016 and re-opens on 9 January 2017. Contact w3ip on 1300 776 614 or 0451 951 528 for more information about any of […]

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Intellectual Property Protectio

IP Protection for the Success of Your Business

14th December 2016 - admin

The protection of your intellectual property can be easily overlooked due to its intangible nature. It is essential to protect the value in your intellectual capital, recognised by some of the world’s biggest companies as their most important asset. So, let’s explore the ways in which businesses in Sydney can protect their hard-earned goodwill and […]

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