Willful infringement will now be harder to prove *

USA - June 26 2012
On June 14, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit issued a decision that significantly altered the law pertaining to the question of willful infringement.

Co-authors: John T. Gallagher, Philip Y. Braginsky.

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What matters - patent marking reminder *

USA - November 28 2011
This is a reminder that patented products and services must be adequately marked to receive the full benefit of damages against any infringers.

Co-authors: Philip Y. Braginsky.

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What matters - there’s a new domain in town *

Global - October 31 2011
Over the next few years there will be many new Internet domains offered for sale.

Co-authors: Philip Y. Braginsky.

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What matters - document retention *

USA - August 25 2011
In these two related cases, the Federal Circuit addressed the question of whether destruction of documents as part of company-wide “Shred Days” before commencement of litigation qualified as improper spoliation of evidence.

Co-authors: Philip Y. Braginsky.

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What matters - USPTO will implement Prioritized Examination Track (Track 1) option *

USA - April 20 2011
Effective May 4, 2011, the USPTO will be implementing a “Prioritized Examination Track (Track 1)” option for patent filers.

Co-authors: Philip Y. Braginsky.

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