A reasonable defense to patent infringement? Federal Circuit holds that the judge decides, and that may be good news for accused infringers *

USA - June 27 2012
On June 14, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit again raised the bar for patent holders looking to obtain enhanced damages—up to three times the actual damages—by proving “willful” patent infringement.

Co-authors: Russell E Blythe .

International Trade Commission and Federal Circuit clarify standards for satisfying a domestic industry based on licensing activities in Section 337 cases *

USA - December 14 2011
Two recent decisions clarify the domestic industry standard under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 when a complainant’s domestic activity consists solely of licensing activities.

Co-authors: Jeffrey M. Telep, Taryn Koball Williams, Gilbert B. Kaplan.

International Trade Commission issues Final Rule related to the public interest in Section 337 investigations *

USA - November 10 2011
The United States International Trade Commission recently published new Final Rules in the Federal Register relating to public interest determinations in investigations under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Co-authors: Jeffrey M. Telep, Gilbert B. Kaplan.