May 21, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
The 'Moral' Waiver of IP Protection for COVID Vaccines: Proposal Creates ProblemsIn 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 CircuitThe 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 BarsInternational 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 LitigationFor 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