Insights on Patent

One month after the Federal Circuit altered the obviousness standard for design patents in a much-anticipated en banc decision in LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC, an Arizona federal judge in Cozy Comfort vs. Top Brand held that the revised test did not warrant a new trial on an $18.4 million verdict issued under the “improperly rigid” obviousness standard replaced by LKQ.

On May 10, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released proposed amendments to the rules of practice to add a new requirement for terminal disclaimers filed to prevent non-statutory double patenting.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 20 practices and 20 attorneys have been ranked by The Legal 500 United States 2024 guide, including two Tier 1 rankings in Intellectual Property – Patents: Prosecution and Finance – Restructuring: Municipal.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the addition of 17 attorneys and specialists, including eight partners and three counsel, to its Boston office, expanding the firm’s nationally recognized Technology, Life Sciences, Intellectual Property, and Complex Litigation services.

Janine Carlan will speak at the Fourth Annual Patent Litigation Program IPWatchdog Masters™ series on May 14, 2024.

On April 25, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued its precedential opinion in Mallinckrodt v. Sanofi-Aventis, Case No. 23-1111.

Today, the Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule purporting to ban noncompete covenants for workers nationwide, which will become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register, unless first enjoined in long-anticipated litigation to challenge the FTC’s attempted rulemaking.

With 2024 underway, our team highlights 10 of the most pressing legal issues facing the media and entertainment industry this year.

In 2023, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) reversed examiners’ decisions in about 30% of appeals, and only in about 7% of appeals related to patent applications for business methods, which include financial technology (fintech) inventions.

ArentFox Schiff successfully represented licensed patent owner AlexSam, Inc. in a longstanding patent case against MasterCard that revolved around a 2005 patent licensing agreement.

The world of music often sees as much drama in the courtroom as on the stage. One fight that frequently results in protracted, expensive, and bitter legal disputes is over ownership of a band or group name.

Bradford Frese will present at the 13th Annual Pharma IPR India Conference on March 5, 2024.

The World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2023 report highlights a significant global increase in patent application filings across a wide spectrum of technologies, signaling an enduring commitment to fostering innovation and technological advancement worldwide.

Partner Marylee Jenkins will speak on the opening panel of the 9th annual Leahy Institute of Advanced Patent Studies, “Phoniex Issue: 1 - PPAC at age 25,” presented by The Naples Roundtable in Naples, FL on February 19, 2024.

Partner Marylee Jenkins, an alumna of New York Law School (NYLS), will present at the NYLS IP Law Society and the Media, Entertainment, and Fashion Law Second Annual Symposium.

Megan Daily presented “What’s in a Contract and Why,” at the DC Pro Bono Center’s How the Law Impacts Your Small Business seminar series on February 6, 2024.

Partner Michael Fainberg was quoted by Managing IP discussing the challenges and additional costs associated with Section 101 in patent prosecution, and how firms can assist clients in mitigating these extra expenses.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the election of 16 new partners, effective January 1, 2024.

ArentFox Schiff has been awarded 62 top rankings in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® which recognizes firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.

Kevin Nelson will speak at the American Conference Institute’s 9th Annual Paragraph IV Disputes Master Symposium on October 25, 2023.

LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC has brought attention to the ongoing debate surrounding design patent law, particularly with respect to the Rosen-Durling test for design patent obviousness.

ArentFox Schiff is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized as “Firm of the Year – Hatch-Waxman Litigation” at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards 2023.

Sailesh Patel will present at the 6th World Legal Tech Summit on September 8, 2023.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 130 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2024, with an additional four attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 69 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the head of the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Group, Craig Gelfound, has been recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA, Legal 500, IP Stars, and Super Lawyers.