Akamai Technologies Inc. v. Limelight Networks Inc.
On December 20, 2010 the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Akamai Technologies Inc. v. Limelight Networks Inc., finding that only an agency relationship or contractual obligation can support a finding of joint liability by two parties who together, but not independently, infringe the steps of a patent method claim.
On December 20, 2010 the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Akamai Technologies Inc. v. Limelight Networks Inc., finding that only an agency relationship or contractual obligation can support a finding of joint liability by two parties who together, but not independently, infringe the steps of a patent method claim.
Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
On December 7, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the Mayo v. Prometheus case, involving whether certain types of medical methods are patent-eligible subject matter.
Generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs)
On January 12, 2012, ICANN will begin accepting applications for new gTLDs. The application period will run for 90 days and will close on April 12, 2012. New gTLDs are expected to be available for distribution and use in early 2013.
Patent Reform Act of 2011
On March 8, 2011, the U.S. Senate voted 95 to 5 to pass S. 23 “America Invents Act” also known as the Patent Reform Act. If the bill is enacted into law, this would constitute the most significant patent reform implemented by Congress in the last 60 years.
On March 8, 2011, the U.S. Senate voted 95 to 5 to pass S. 23 “America Invents Act” also known as the Patent Reform Act. If the bill is enacted into law, this would constitute the most significant patent reform implemented by Congress in the last 60 years.
Association for Molecular Pathology v. USPTO
On March 29, 2010 the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York issued a decision in Association for Molecular Pathology v. USPTO, that has gained national attention, appearing to invalidate all gene patents.
False Marking
Since January 1, 2010, over 800 lawsuits have been filed that accuse defendants of false patent marking. This recent tidal wave of false marking litigation contrasts with the relative calm of the past in which only approximately 40 false patent marking cases total were filed from 2000–2009.
Therasense, Inc. v. Becton Dickinson & Co
On April 26, 2010 the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit signaled that big changes are likely to come soon to the law of inequitable conduct, as related to patent procurement and enforcement.
Innovative Design Protection And Piracy Prevention Act (Fashion Bill)
On August 5, 2010, the Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act was introduced in the 111th Congress. This proposed legislation extends copyright protection to new fashion designs.
On August 5, 2010, the Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act was introduced in the 111th Congress. This proposed legislation extends copyright protection to new fashion designs.
Bilski v. Kappos
On November 9, 2009 the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Bilski v. Kappos, a case that could have a wide-ranging impact on many industries that rely on patents involving information technology and business-related processes.
On November 9, 2009 the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Bilski v. Kappos, a case that could have a wide-ranging impact on many industries that rely on patents involving information technology and business-related processes.
