Andrew J Koopman

Andrew J Koopman

May 21, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

The 'Moral' Waiver of IP Protection for COVID Vaccines: Proposal Creates Problems

In reality, the waiver proposal creates far more problems than it solves, raising disputes under international IP agreements while failing to address the more significant logistical and supply chain obstacles to vaccine access.

By Jonathan H. Spadt and Andrew J. Koopman

11 minute read

January 31, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gambling Patents a Bad Bet at the Federal Circuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's recent decision in In re Marco Guldenaar Holding B.V., No. 2017-2465 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 28, 2018) illustrates the long odds gaming innovators have on obtaining patent protection for their original games.

By Andrew J. Koopman

6 minute read

October 02, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Bitter Disputes Over Sweet Treats: Trademark Clashes and Chocolate Bars

International candy manufacturer Nestlé S.A. has suffered a setback in its long-running effort to obtain trademark protection throughout the European Union for the shape of its famous Kit Kat® bars.

By Andrew J. Koopman

5 minute read

October 07, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

New Procedures to Streamline Delaware IP Litigation

For many years, the District of Delaware has ranked among the top venues in the nation for patent infringement cases, due in no small part to the experience of the judges who hear them and the general ease of establishing jurisdiction.

By Rex A. Donnelly, Andrew J. Koopman and Christopher H. Blaszkowski

9 minute read