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Our Boston Office is located at 800 Boylston Street, 300 yards from the finish line of the Boston Marathon. While we were able to resume business the next day, part of Boylston Street itself is still closed and several businesses located along it cannot yet reopen. This tragedy and the subsequent investigation and capture of the suspects dominated the attention of not only Bostonians but people throughout the country and world. We continue to mourn and memorialize those whose lives have been lost and those who have sustained grievous injuries. This issue of the firm's DecPage newsletter is a special issue that is focused on the recent Boston Marathon Bombings and insurance-related issues.
A federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota in Duluth, Minn., awarded American Steamship Company $4,682,322.55 for repair damages and lost business income after a 11-day trial ended February 21, 2013.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today unanimously denied Disney’s Petition for rehearing and review of the $320 million jury verdict and judgment in favor of Celador International, Ltd. None of the 28 active Judges on the Ninth Circuit asked for a vote to consider rehearing by the full court.
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. welcomes Elizabeth Friedman, Meegan F. Hollywood and William V. Reiss as associates in the Firm’s Antitrust and Trade Regulation Practice Group in New York.
On January 27, 2013, notice in the case of In re Payment Card Interchange Fee And Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation (MDL 1720) was mailed to approximately 8 million payment-card-accepting merchants, officially informing them of the $7.25 billion settlement reached on their behalf with Visa, MasterCard, and America’s largest card-issuing banks.
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The America Invents Act (AIA) created a number of changes in how we obtain and enforce patents. But perhaps more substantially...
The America Invents Act (AIA) created a number of changes in how we obtain and enforce patents. But perhaps more substantially it changed the way that individuals can challenge the validity of patents. The AIA created a number of post grant proceedings, one of them, Interpartes Review, allows individuals to challenge the validity of patents before the PTO. Attorneys Cyrus Morton and Becky Thorson explain the Interpartes Review procedure, including what it is and how it’s different, along with the advantages and disadvantages of using the new Interpartes Review process.
One of the greatest fears of many companies is that a competitor will eat into their market share using false or deceptive advertising....
One of the greatest fears of many companies is that a competitor will eat into their market share using false or deceptive advertising. Often those statements have the impact of becoming truth in the eyes of consumers. Attorney Christopher Larus and former Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. attorney Carrie Lambert discuss what constitutes false advertising and what recourse options are available to companies if they believe they have been harmed by false claims.
Big changes have come to China in the field of intellectual property, and with those changes we’ve seen a notable increase in...
Big changes have come to China in the field of intellectual property, and with those changes we’ve seen a notable increase in the number of companies, both domestic and foreign, that have attempted to leverage the newfound area of intellectual property protection. Attorney Christopher Larus discusses these developments, including what has changed in China as it relates to intellectual property, various challenges that still remain for individuals and companies trying to enforce their patents rights in China, and finally, some insights into the future of patent protection in China.
One of the greatest fears of a life sciences company is the possibility of being sued for intellectual property violation shortly...
One of the greatest fears of a life sciences company is the possibility of being sued for intellectual property violation shortly before their IPO. Such a lawsuit can destabilize market confidence in the company, raise questions on whether or not the product will ever come to market, or it can halt the IPO. Attorneys Cyrus Morton and Jake Holdreith explain what life science companies can do to mitigate and avoid these aforementioned risks.
Filmmakers face a barrage of issues related to copyright when producing their works. These issues can often be overwhelming for...
Filmmakers face a barrage of issues related to copyright when producing their works. These issues can often be overwhelming for independent filmmakers who lack a team of lawyers to protect them. Attorneys Diane Simerson and Christopher Seidl talk over the ways independent filmmakers can avoid potential infringement in different filming environments, the details of publicity law and consent, and how to ensure independent filmmakers have clearance to include copyrighted material in their films.
As businesses become more global, and employees more mobile, companies are increasingly realizing that their trade secrets are...
As businesses become more global, and employees more mobile, companies are increasingly realizing that their trade secrets are more at risk. Traditionally, companies would be faced with having to file state law actions on misappropriations of trade secrets, but things may be changing. Attorneys Jake Holdreith and Christopher Seidl discuss what has changed and the tools available to companies to address international misappropriation of trade secrets, as well as the role of the International Trade Commission (ITC), and how U.S. companies can obtain the necessary information needed to prosecute a claim within the ITC.
Whether it’s business, politics or in the courtroom, knowing your audience is essential to success. This is particularly important...
Whether it’s business, politics or in the courtroom, knowing your audience is essential to success. This is particularly important in intellectual property law because the issues being communicated are often highly complex. Attorneys William Manning and Cyrus Morton discuss what is known about the typical jury and how they decide a case, along with the difference in how to prepare and present a case that is being tried before an administrative law judge panel in the PTO compared to standard juries, and various strategies to use when presenting a case to different demographics.
Patent damages have gone through somewhat of a renaissance over the last several years, changing the landscape of how patent litigators...
Patent damages have gone through somewhat of a renaissance over the last several years, changing the landscape of how patent litigators demonstrate damages in patent cases. Attorneys William Manning and Christopher Seidl offer their insight into the evolution of damages case law, the ways in which a patent litigator can prove damages through economic quantification, and what the future may look like for patent litigators and how it will impact patent owners.
There has been a notable uptick in the number and size of jury verdicts related to trade secrets. Over the past year, four of...
There has been a notable uptick in the number and size of jury verdicts related to trade secrets. Over the past year, four of the top ten intellectual property verdicts have been related to claims of trade secret misappropriation. Attorneys Jake Holdreith and Christopher Seidl offer their thoughts on whether or not billion dollar trade secret verdicts are an anomaly or a trend, discuss some of the reasons there is an increase in the amount of civil trade secrets cases, and what we can expect to see in the future for trade secret cases.
Employment law often becomes the centerpiece in intellectual property litigation. Understanding how these two disciplines intertwine...
Employment law often becomes the centerpiece in intellectual property litigation. Understanding how these two disciplines intertwine can be critical to winning or losing a case. Attorneys Becky Thorson and Christopher Seidl shed light on the ways in which employment law finds its way into patent cases, while also discussing the ways employers can protect their ownership rights and inventions, and the steps employers can take to protect their trade secrets throughout the employment process.
With the expansion of the Internet and social media, it is becoming increasingly difficult to police against intellectual property...
With the expansion of the Internet and social media, it is becoming increasingly difficult to police against intellectual property violations, especially trademarks. Attorney Christopher Seidl and former Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. attorney Carrie Lambert discuss the difficulties of regulating online trademark infringement, how trademark holders can protect and monitor the use of their brand, and finally, what can be done to enforce trademarks when online infringement occurs.