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July 16, 2024 | The Recorder

Snoop Dogg, Death Row Records Face Copyright Claim Filed by Johnson & Johnson Law Firm

Musician Trevor Lawrence Jr. said Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records used two of his copyrighted tracks on songs released on the 2022 album "BODR" and sold through bundled digital "Stash Boxes" by Blockchain Game Partners.

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July 16, 2024 | The Recorder

Perkins Coie, Roku Secure Venue Change to California in Patent Infringement Case

District Judge Robert Pitman of the Western District of Texas in Austin noted in his July 10 order that Roku's corporate headquarters are in San Jose, California, and that the technologies at issue are either in the Northern California District or in South Korea. He said factors such as ease of access to proof, the costs of attendance and the local interest weighed strongly in favor of the transfer. The Northern California District received the case Monday.

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July 12, 2024 | The Recorder

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Files Copyright Claim on Music by Melanie, Utopia

Unidisc contends it owns the Canadian rights to the recordings of American folk singer Melanie and universal rights to the music of Utopia, an American band formed by Todd Rundgren. Brian Perera of Cleopatra Records refuted the claim, saying the company holds contracts with both artists.

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July 11, 2024 | The Recorder

Beastie Boys, Rimon Law Allege Copyright Infringement by Chili's in Social Media Videos

The complaint alleges Texas-based Brinker International encouraged the creation and posting of a video on social media that included significant portions of the band's 1994 song "Sabotage."

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July 11, 2024 | The Recorder

Who Got the Work: Attorneys Appear From Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, Perkins Coie in BuzzBallz Trademark Dispute

Texas-based BuzzBallz contends Patco Brands of California intended to confuse consumers by creating a similar container and logo for its Big Sipz cocktails.

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July 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Who Got the Work: Sheppard Mullin Team Steps In to Defend Visionox in Patent Case

The plaintiffs, led by Fish & Richardson principal David M. Barkan, contend SEL holds patents on semiconductor technology that improves image quality of displays and enhances operational and manufacturing efficiencies.

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July 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Google, Microsoft, Apple Face Patent-Infringement Cases by California Inventor

Represented by Mateo Z. Fowler of Los Angeles, Never-Search Inc. alleges the three companies have used technology belonging to Never-Search founder Keith Kreft without securing licenses to do so.

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July 08, 2024 | The Recorder

DirecTV Files Countersuit Over Trade Secrets Dispute With Synamedia

DirecTV, represented by Baker & Hostetler, filed the complaint Wednesday in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California, Western Division in Los Angeles. The suit followed a June 12 complaint filed by Jenner & Block on behalf of Synamedia that alleges DirecTV is attempting to break its decades-old business relationship in order to use Synamedia's proprietary technology without paying license and service fees.

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July 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Wilmer Client Roche Molecular Accuses Stanford Cancer Researchers of Stealing Trade Secrets

The complaint, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, alleges the scientists wrongly used Roche's proprietary cancer-detection technology and "secretly co-founded Foresight at the same time they were serving as consultants and contractors for Roche."

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July 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Samsung, Arnold and Porter Sue Broadcom for Antitrust Violations

The suit, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, alleged that Broadcom blocked Samsung's attempts to purchase electronic components from other manufacturers by withholding goods and services and forcing it into an exclusive dealing arrangement.

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