By using and modifying open-source software and not making its source code publicly available, Vizio breached two public licenses, says the complaint filed Tuesday by SFC in Orange County, California. SFC is an advocate for developers of open-source software projects. In a statement, it said, "the first legal case that focuses on the rights of […]
The deal was announced by Emerson on Monday as mergers and acquisitions in the tech space face increasing antitrust scrutiny from regulators in the United States. Emerson turned to its longtime advisor Davis Polk for guidance on the AspenTech deal. The law firm has advised Emerson on several transactions in the past, including a $1.6 […]
Bayer’s Astepro Allergy was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nonprescription use back in June. Bayer claims it is the first over-the-counter, steroid-free antihistamine allergy spray available in the US. The complaint filed on Thursday asks the US District Court for the District of Delaware to delay the FDA’s approval of […]
Texas-based Profectus sued Google in 2020, claiming that its Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max, which control smart-home functions, play music, and display images digitally, infringe its patent. Profectus’ patent relates to a mountable digital photo frame. However, following a four-day trial, the jury found that Mountain View, California-based Google did not infringe the patent […]
Ericsson claims Apple is using improper methods to lower the royalty rates it has to pay. Apple is also accused of refusing to license the patents under anything besides its proposed terms. According to Ericsson, the lawsuit comes as the two tech giants are deadlocked in negotiations over a new license, having previously settled a […]
Hostility between lawyers is one of the more unsettling trends in litigation today, as uncivil behaviour in the courtroom appears to be drifting closer to the norm.
Mondelez, which owns big names such as Oreo and Toblerone, claims that Primal Pantry’s snack bar “exploits” the trademark of its Milka chocolate bars. Mondelez’s lawyers are demanding that the use of lilac packaging for the snack bar be swapped out, warning of a £5,200 penalty each time the trademark is infringed. However, Nurture Brands, […]
The IP Law Summit and it's organisers Marcus Evans are glad to announce that Michael Bishop, the General Counsel at AT&T IP Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia, will join the 35th IP LAW Summit as the Chairperson and will discuss how IP Counsels need to get prepared for the future of the IP Law Industry.
A strong or weak trademark can fundamentally alter the trajectory of a business. This month we speak with Rigel Moss McGrath, a Chartered trademark attorney and partner at HGF, who explores how trademarks and IP law are developing today and what SMEs should be aware of when looking to protect their brand from third-party interference.
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