Patent & IP news for June 7, 2013
Patent Litigations
- UbiComm LLC v. Robert E. Axelrod Associates Inc. filed 2013-06-06 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v. Art.com filed 2013-06-06 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v TABcom LLC filed 2013-06-06 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v. Zappos IP Inc. filed 2013-06-06 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v. Smartpak Equine LLC filed 2013-06-06 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v. OpenSky Project Inc. filed 2013-06-06 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v. Urban Outfitters Inc. filed 2013-06-07 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v ThinkGeek Inc. filed 2013-06-06 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v. eBay Inc. filed 2013-06-06 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v. Victoria's Secret Stores LLC filed 2013-06-07 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v. V. F. Corporation filed 2013-06-07 in Delaware
- UbiComm LLC v. Vitacost.com Inc. filed 2013-06-06 in Delaware
- Ever Win International Corporation v. Eforcity Corpoaration et. al. filed 2013-06-05 in California Central
- Gunnar Optiks LLC v. Allure Eyewear LLC et. al. filed 2013-06-06 in California Southern
- NobelBiz, Inc. v. Veracity Networks, LLC filed 2013-06-04 in California Northern
- Solar Sun Rings Inc v. Pacific Backyard LLC et. al. filed 2013-06-03 in California Central
- GS Cleantech Corporation v. Guardian Energy, LLC filed 2013-06-07 in Minnesota
- Everett Laboratories, Inc. v. Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC filed 2013-06-06 in New Jersey
- Adrain v. L-3 Communications Mobile-Vision, Inc. filed 2013-06-07 in Texas Eastern
- Brain Synergy Institute LLC v. UltraThera Technologies, Inc. et. al. filed 2013-06-07 in Colorado
- Adrain v. Hubb Systems LLC d/b/a Data911 filed 2013-06-07 in Texas Eastern
- Innovative Office Products, Inc. et. al. v. Moscovitch filed 2013-06-05 in Virginia Eastern
- Worldconnect AG et. al. v. E&B Giftware LLC et. al. filed 2013-06-07 in Utah
- Largan Precision Co, LTD v. Genius Electronic Optical Co., Ltd. filed 2013-06-04 in California Northern
- MacDermid, Inc. v. Surface Technology, Inc. filed 2013-06-07 in Connecticut
- West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. v. Smithfield Foods Inc filed 2013-06-07 in Iowa Southern
- Design Ideas, Ltd. v. Harriet Carter Gifts, Inc. et. al. filed 2013-06-07 in Illinois Central
- Varner v. The Shaw Group Inc et. al. filed 2013-06-06 in South Carolina
- UbiComm, LLC v. 3balls.com,LLC. filed 2013-06-06 in Rhode Island
- UbiComm, LLC v. Luxury Brand Holding, Incs. filed 2013-06-06 in Rhode Island
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Cybor Watch: Additional Briefs Filed in En Banc De Novo Claim Construction Appeal from www.grayonclaims.com Lighting Ballast Control LLC v. Philips Electronics North America Corporation
This blog is continuing work on collecting all of the briefs filed (both by the parties and amici) in the pending Lighting Ballast appeal regarding ...
Doctrine of Equivalents and Prosecution History Estoppel in Sweden, Who Knew? from ipkitten.blogspot.com Peter Kenamets The IPKat was fascinated to hear a report of a decision of the Swedish Appeal court about the doctrine of equivalents and prosecution history estoppel as it applies in that country. He asked ...
Love it or Leave it: new MALL OF AMERICA logo from www.erikpelton.com The world’s largest retail complex – the MALL OF AMERICA® - recently unveiled a new logo design and a new slogan. While a shopping mall may not seem terribly exciting in the world of brands, the ...
Status quo emplyment data for May from www.athenaalliance.org This morning's employment numbers are roughly at status quo: unemployment rate at 7.6% and 175,000 net new jobs. One of the items I am tracking is the involuntary underemployed (part-time for economic ...
Smart machines and the future of IP: What do I tell my grandchildren? from ipkitten.blogspot.com The question, as posed, is simple—how will IP practice fold into the future landscape of knowledge workers? The query arose while reading the Schumpeter column, entitled "The age of smart machines", here, that appeared ...
New from Abroad: Spain's Further Challenges to the Unitary Patent Regulations from www.patentdocs.org
Following on from their previous challenge to the adoption of the unitary patent system on the basis of the concept of enhanced cooperation, and as eventually dismissed by the Court of Justice of the European ...
Following on from their previous challenge to the adoption of the unitary patent system on the basis of the concept of enhanced cooperation, and as eventually dismissed by the Court of Justice of the European ...
News from Abroad: Court of Appeal Refers Questions on Specific Mechanism to Court of Justice of European Union from www.patentdocs.org
Merck Canada Inc and Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd v Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc Prior to their accession to the European Patent Convention, several states did not allow patent protection for pharmaceutical products. To address this, a ...
Merck Canada Inc and Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd v Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc Prior to their accession to the European Patent Convention, several states did not allow patent protection for pharmaceutical products. To address this, a ...
WIPO Study: Informal Economy Important To Developing Country Growth, But No IP from www.ip-watch.org
During a recent meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP), a study on innovation in the informal economy was presented by the organisation's secretariat. The exercise was ...
During a recent meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP), a study on innovation in the informal economy was presented by the organisation's secretariat. The exercise was ...
Boeing Patent Application to Help Detect Infectious Disease from www.ipwatchdog.com
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is often publishing applications and awarding patents to Boeing for their technological developments for aircraft. This week on IPWatchdog’s Companies We Follow series, we take a look ...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is often publishing applications and awarding patents to Boeing for their technological developments for aircraft. This week on IPWatchdog’s Companies We Follow series, we take a look ...
IBM KSR'd in Ex parte Willis from ipbiz.blogspot.com
From Ex parte Willis
We agree with the Examiner that modifying Istfan to terminate an
order attempt if the individual group member submits a predetermined
number of consecutive invalid orders, as taught by Kou, is ...
From Ex parte Willis
We agree with the Examiner that modifying Istfan to terminate an
order attempt if the individual group member submits a predetermined
number of consecutive invalid orders, as taught by Kou, is ...
Apparatus claims must be distinguished from prior art based on structure, not function or result from ipbiz.blogspot.com
The Board affirmed the examiner in Ex parte STAVENJORD
As to apparatus claims:
Claims directed to an apparatus must be
distinguished from the prior art in terms of structure rather than function.
See In re ...
The Board affirmed the examiner in Ex parte STAVENJORD
As to apparatus claims:
Claims directed to an apparatus must be
distinguished from the prior art in terms of structure rather than function.
See In re ...
Kenyon & Kenyon loses in Ex parte STOSCHEK from ipbiz.blogspot.com
From Ex parte STOSCHEK
Of apparatus claims
While features
of an apparatus may be recited either structurally or functionally, claims
directed to an apparatus must be distinguished from the prior art in terms of
structure ...
From Ex parte STOSCHEK
Of apparatus claims
While features
of an apparatus may be recited either structurally or functionally, claims
directed to an apparatus must be distinguished from the prior art in terms of
structure ...
HP loses in Ex parte Barr from ipbiz.blogspot.com
From Ex parte Barr
Of written description
We agree with the Examiner, and further find that the meaning of one
of the limitations of the claims cannot be determined from the Specification
and drawings. The ...
From Ex parte Barr
Of written description
We agree with the Examiner, and further find that the meaning of one
of the limitations of the claims cannot be determined from the Specification
and drawings. The ...
Sarcastic argument fails at PTAB from ipbiz.blogspot.com
from Ex parte Stringer
Appellant responds by arguing “What could be more clear than that?” App.
Br. 7. Appellant then states that, in the interest of “even more” clarity,
Appellant will amend the claims, correct ...
from Ex parte Stringer
Appellant responds by arguing “What could be more clear than that?” App.
Br. 7. Appellant then states that, in the interest of “even more” clarity,
Appellant will amend the claims, correct ...
Applicant loses in toilet paper dispenser case from ipbiz.blogspot.com
From Ex parte Gabor directed to toilet paper rolls:
Accordingly, we conclude that claims 7, 8, 21, 22, and 25-27 are
indefinite for failing to particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject
matter which ...
From Ex parte Gabor directed to toilet paper rolls:
Accordingly, we conclude that claims 7, 8, 21, 22, and 25-27 are
indefinite for failing to particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject
matter which ...
Let’s Keep it a Secret from ipspotlight.com
One June 6, 2013, I had the opportunity to attend a spirited panel discussion about trade secrets. The session, titled “Let’s Keep it a Secret: Protecting, Valuing and Licensing Trade Secrets,” was hosted by ...
One June 6, 2013, I had the opportunity to attend a spirited panel discussion about trade secrets. The session, titled “Let’s Keep it a Secret: Protecting, Valuing and Licensing Trade Secrets,” was hosted by ...
Let’s Keep it a Secret from ipspotlight.com
One June 6, 2013, I had the opportunity to attend a spirited panel discussion about trade secrets. The session, titled “Let’s Keep it a Secret: Protecting, Valuing and Licensing Trade Secrets,” was hosted by ...
One June 6, 2013, I had the opportunity to attend a spirited panel discussion about trade secrets. The session, titled “Let’s Keep it a Secret: Protecting, Valuing and Licensing Trade Secrets,” was hosted by ...
Friday Foreign Filing Roundup from info.inovia.com
For your consideration we have gathered the latest in foreign patent filing news from the first week in June: The USPTO hosted a meeting of the world's five largest IP offices, as they renewed ...
For your consideration we have gathered the latest in foreign patent filing news from the first week in June: The USPTO hosted a meeting of the world's five largest IP offices, as they renewed ...
NJ Firm Seeks Independent Contractor Patent Attorney/Agent from www.ipwatchdog.com
The Law Office of David J. Rosenblum is seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent for a Telecommuting, Independent Contracting position. Related posts:
The Law Office of David J. Rosenblum is seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent for a Telecommuting, Independent Contracting position. Related posts:
- Job Opening – Midlevel Patent Prosecution Associate – DCThis prominent international firm seeks a mid-level ...
EU Court Backs Secrecy, Privileged Industry Access In Trade Talks from www.ip-watch.org
Secrecy in trade negotiations and privileged access for business and trade associations does not violate EU law, according to a judgment handed in by the Court of the European Union in Luxembourg today. Related Articles ...
Secrecy in trade negotiations and privileged access for business and trade associations does not violate EU law, according to a judgment handed in by the Court of the European Union in Luxembourg today. Related Articles ...
Apple Seeks Patent on Gaze Detection Capabilities from www.ipwatchdog.com
This week, we’re featuring a number of interesting new patents and published applications from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office that have been assigned to Apple. A few of the applications we’ve chosen ...
This week, we’re featuring a number of interesting new patents and published applications from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office that have been assigned to Apple. A few of the applications we’ve chosen ...
IPXI Launches Its First Unit License Right Contract Offering from www.iplawalert.com
We have been reporting news and developments regarding the Intellectual Property Exchange International, Inc. (IPXI).
Yesterday, the IPXI released details of its first Unit License Right (ULR) contract offering, involving among other assets, a portfolio ...
No Joinder of Parties in PGR and CBM Proceedings from docketreport.blogspot.com
The Board denied the petitioner's request for authorization to file a motion to join additional parties to the proceeding as petitioners and as real parties-in-interest because the AIA lacked any statutes or rules for ...
The Board denied the petitioner's request for authorization to file a motion to join additional parties to the proceeding as petitioners and as real parties-in-interest because the AIA lacked any statutes or rules for ...
Fight Litigation Misconduct, But Not Through Hyperbole from www.patentlyo.com
By Dennis Crouch In a recent NYTimes op-ed, Chief Judge Randall Rader joined professors David Hricik and Colleen Chien in calling for judicial action in awarding attorney fees under Section 285 of the Patent Act ...
By Dennis Crouch In a recent NYTimes op-ed, Chief Judge Randall Rader joined professors David Hricik and Colleen Chien in calling for judicial action in awarding attorney fees under Section 285 of the Patent Act ...
WTO Members Agree On Draft Extension Of TRIPS Transition For LDCs from www.ip-watch.org
World Trade Organization members today reached a draft decision on a request put forward by least-developed countries to extend the period during which they do not have to comply with international rules of intellectual property ...
World Trade Organization members today reached a draft decision on a request put forward by least-developed countries to extend the period during which they do not have to comply with international rules of intellectual property ...
ALJ Bullock Terminates Investigation Based On Settlement Agreement In Certain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets (337-TA-855) from www.itcblog.com
On June 4, 2013, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 126 in Certain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets, Methods of Making Same and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-855). According to the Order, Complainants ...
On June 4, 2013, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 126 in Certain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets, Methods of Making Same and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-855). According to the Order, Complainants ...
ALJ Pender Denies Motion Seeking To Preclude Evidence In Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones And Tablet Computers (337-TA-847) from www.itcblog.com
On May 29, 2013, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 18 (dated May 28, 2013) in Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-847). According to the ...
On May 29, 2013, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 18 (dated May 28, 2013) in Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-847). According to the ...
ALJ Bullock Sets Procedural Schedule In Certain Linear Actuators (337-TA-880) from www.itcblog.com
On June 4, 2013, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 5 in Certain Linear Actuators (Inv. No. 337-TA-880). In the Order, ALJ Bullock set the procedural schedule for the investigation. ALJ Bullock included ...
On June 4, 2013, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 5 in Certain Linear Actuators (Inv. No. 337-TA-880). In the Order, ALJ Bullock set the procedural schedule for the investigation. ALJ Bullock included ...
ALJ Pender Terminates Investigation As To Belkin In Certain Electronic Devices Having Placeshifting Or Display Replication Functionality (337-TA-878) from www.itcblog.com
On June 5, 2013, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 4 in Certain Electronic Devices Having Placeshifting or Display Replication Functionality and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-878). According to the Order, Complainant Sling ...
On June 5, 2013, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 4 in Certain Electronic Devices Having Placeshifting or Display Replication Functionality and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-878). According to the Order, Complainant Sling ...
InterDigital wins reversal in ITC case involving LG from ipbiz.blogspot.com
In the precedential Interdigital v. ITC at the CAFC, the appellant Interdigital won a reversal:
The ITC terminated the
investigation in favor of arbitration on the basis of a prior
patent license agreement between InterDigital ...
In the precedential Interdigital v. ITC at the CAFC, the appellant Interdigital won a reversal:
The ITC terminated the
investigation in favor of arbitration on the basis of a prior
patent license agreement between InterDigital ...
Sarcastic post on Obama plagiarism from ipbiz.blogspot.com
IPBiz has noted, repeatedly, that copyright infringement and plagiarism are not the same thing. But, even in humor, we have The real scandal is Obama’s blatant copyright infringement and plagiarism .
The gist of the ...
IPBiz has noted, repeatedly, that copyright infringement and plagiarism are not the same thing. But, even in humor, we have The real scandal is Obama’s blatant copyright infringement and plagiarism .
The gist of the ...
A CAFC case on searching prior art, In re Yeager from ipbiz.blogspot.com
Although not a monumental legal case, the CAFC decision in IN RE ROBERT YEAGER merits a look by patent attorneys, both because of the subject matter [methods of identifying relevant prior art references
within a ...
Although not a monumental legal case, the CAFC decision in IN RE ROBERT YEAGER merits a look by patent attorneys, both because of the subject matter [methods of identifying relevant prior art references
within a ...
CAFC addresses attorney fees in exceptional case from ipbiz.blogspot.com
From Precision Links v. USA Products
The court notes -- This is an appeal from an award of attorney fees in a
patent case. -- and observes -- “because of the substantial economic and reputational
impact of an ...
From Precision Links v. USA Products
The court notes -- This is an appeal from an award of attorney fees in a
patent case. -- and observes -- “because of the substantial economic and reputational
impact of an ...
HP loses at PTAB in Ex parte Sharma from ipbiz.blogspot.com
Non-functional descriptive material does in HP in Ex parte Sharma
Ex parte Nehls, 88 USPQ2d 1883, is cited.
The topic of ordering references in an obviousness rejection arises, and PTAB cites In re Mouttet, 686 ...
Non-functional descriptive material does in HP in Ex parte Sharma
Ex parte Nehls, 88 USPQ2d 1883, is cited.
The topic of ordering references in an obviousness rejection arises, and PTAB cites In re Mouttet, 686 ...
102(e) rejection affirmed by PTAB in Ex parte Cheves from ipbiz.blogspot.com
from Ex parte Cheves
In re Best is cited, although not for the usual reason:
A prima facie case can be rebutted by evidence showing that the prior
art products do not necessarily possess the ...
from Ex parte Cheves
In re Best is cited, although not for the usual reason:
A prima facie case can be rebutted by evidence showing that the prior
art products do not necessarily possess the ...
Webinar on Biopharmaceutical Patenting in Russia from www.patentdocs.org
Gorodissky & Partners will be offering a webinar entitled "Legal issues of protection and enforcement of biopharmaceutical patent rights in Russia" from 12:15 to 1:15 pm (EST) on June 13, 2013. Dmitry Klimenko, PhD ...
Gorodissky & Partners will be offering a webinar entitled "Legal issues of protection and enforcement of biopharmaceutical patent rights in Russia" from 12:15 to 1:15 pm (EST) on June 13, 2013. Dmitry Klimenko, PhD ...
Webinar on Biotechnology Patents at the U.S. Supreme Court from www.patentdocs.org
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP will be offering a live webinar on "Biotechnology Patents at the U.S. Supreme Court: 2012-2013 Term" on July 11, 2013 from 10:00 am to 11:15 am (CT ...
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP will be offering a live webinar on "Biotechnology Patents at the U.S. Supreme Court: 2012-2013 Term" on July 11, 2013 from 10:00 am to 11:15 am (CT ...
Webinar on CLS Bank v. Alice Corp. from www.patentdocs.org
Strafford will be offering a webinar/teleconference entitled "CLS Bank v. Alice Corp.: Navigating Patent Eligibility of Software-Related Inventions Absent Clear Guidance" on July 10, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm (EDT). Michael L ...
Strafford will be offering a webinar/teleconference entitled "CLS Bank v. Alice Corp.: Navigating Patent Eligibility of Software-Related Inventions Absent Clear Guidance" on July 10, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm (EDT). Michael L ...
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