Intellectual Property Litigation
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Review Power of Administrative Patent Judges: United States v. Arthrex
by Hovey Williams July 7, 2021At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court decided United States v. Arthrex, which concerned the constitutionality of the decision power of administrative patent judges (APJs). APJs are employees of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) that, among other roles, adjudicate post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes reviews. This role of the
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Subject Matter Eligibility Update
by Hovey Williams June 16, 2021Patentable subject matter
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IP strategies for strengthening your new idea
by Hovey Williams July 21, 2019Often the biggest problem for building a business around a new idea or invention is not coming up with the initial concept … intellectual property litigation
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Infringement claims only work when there is a registered copyright
by Hovey Williams July 18, 2019A significant change in intellectual property law took place when the Supreme Court ruled recently on a copyright … intellectual property litigation
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How does bankruptcy impact trademark rights?
by Hovey Williams July 11, 2019The Supreme Court of the United States settled a complex question regarding trademark rights in bankruptcy. The case, Mission … intellectual property litigation
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White House calls for crackdown on counterfeit goods
by Hovey Williams June 5, 2019The White House issued a memorandum on April 3 warning consumers about counterfeit and pirated goods. It focused on third … intellectual property litigation
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It’s Cards vs. Crabs in a Game of Cards
by Hovey Williams May 1, 2019Many are familiar with Cards Against Humanity. The premise of this popular party game is for one player to draw a black card … intellectual property litigation
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Coffee growers seek to protect the Kona name
by Hovey Williams April 8, 2019The laidback lifestyle in Hawaii makes it a wonderful place to visit. However, like other unique places on the planet, local … intellectual property litigation
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Carlton’s dance lawsuits come to an end
by Hovey Williams March 22, 2019The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor Alfonso Ribeiro has been in the news a lot since attempting to copyright his “Carlton” … intellectual property litigation
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