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3M v. Avery Dennison (CAFC 2012): Avoiding a Declaratory Judgment Action for Non-Infringement

If you own a patent and become aware that it is being infringed, what are your options? Usually three: 1) sue; 2) don't sue and ignore the.. Read More

In Trademark Disputes, David has an Updated Slingshot to Combat Goliath: Social Media

Another consequence of our digital economy capturing national media attention is the utilization of social media and other internet tools to combat.. Read More

Can Congress Grant Copyright Protection to Works Already in the Public Domain? – Supreme Court to Decide Golan v. Holder

On October 5, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Golan v. Holder, No. 10-545. At issue is the constitutionality of Congress'.. Read More

Congress Passes America Invents Act: U.S. Patent Law Switches to a "First-to-File" System

On September 8, the U.S. Senate followed the House in passing the "America Invents Act," which the President is expected to sign it into law on.. Read More

Litigating Invalidity Defenses after Microsoft v. i4I---

In Microsoft Corp. v. i4I Limited Partnership, the Supreme Court re-affirmed the principle that the defense of invalidity of a patent must be proven.. Read More
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