Joseph V Saphia

Joseph V Saphia

December 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The Exceptionally Broad Reach of New York's Franchise Law

Manufacturers, distributors, patent holders, consultants, retailers and others similarly situated often find themselves in business relationships that may trigger the broad reach of franchise laws. Indeed, those businesses who operate in New York would be wise to be particularly careful in light of New York's exceptionally broad statutory language.

By Marisa Rauchway and Joseph V. Saphia

6 minute read

June 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The 'Amgen v. Sanofi' Enablement Battle and Best Practices in Light of the Federal Circuit's §112(a) Opinion on Broad, Functional Genus Claims

The Supreme Court will hopefully establish clear precedent sooner rather than later, especially since the question goes to the very heart of the quid pro quo bargain that the American patent system is based upon.

By Jessica H. Zafonte and Joseph V. Saphia

12 minute read