Scott Graham focuses on intellectual property and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He writes ALM's Skilled in the Art IP briefing. Contact him at [email protected].
February 25, 2022 | Law.com
Skilled in the Art With Scott Graham: These Patent Lawyers Are Wearing Big Targets on Their Backs + Philip Morris Puffs on $575,000 Fee Award + PTO Can't Refuse to Register 'Trump' TrademarksKramer Levin's Paul Andre, Lisa Kobialka and James Hannah have spent the last 18 months winning a $1.9 billion verdict and then getting upbraided by two different district judges. Now other defendants are looking to capitalize on their recent missteps.
By Scott Graham
10 minute read
February 25, 2022 | The Recorder
Paul Hastings Adds Another IP Litigator, This Time From QuinnThe firm added partners from Keker and from Pillsbury last fall. Of counsel Andrea Pallios Roberts said that growth trajectory was part of the firm's appeal.
By Scott Graham
2 minute read
February 24, 2022 | National Law Journal
In Justice Breyer's IP Swan Song, Supreme Court Excuses Copyright Applicants Who Fail to Dot I's and Cross T'sMinor mistakes won't invalidate a copyright registration unless the applicant actually knew they were wrong, the justices ruled.
By Scott Graham
5 minute read
February 22, 2022 | National Law Journal
US Supreme Court Asks Solicitor General's Views in Apple v. Qualcomm Patent DisputeThe issue is whether Apple has standing to appeal the loss of a validity challenge at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, given its global settlement of patent litigation with Qualcomm.
By Scott Graham
3 minute read
February 18, 2022 | The Recorder
Where's the Beef? IP Disputes Over Plant-Based Foods Are on a Mini-RollFood prices, sustainability and consumer tastes are just some of the factors driving investment into plant-based proteins. So it's probably not surprising that suits over the intellectual property are following.
By Scott Graham
6 minute read
February 18, 2022 | Law.com
Skilled in the Art With Scott Graham: Where's the Beef? IP Disputes Over Plant-Based Foods Are on a Mini-RollFood prices, sustainability and consumer tastes are just some of the factors driving investment into plant-based proteins. So it's probably not surprising that suits over the intellectual property are following.
By Scott Graham
8 minute read
February 16, 2022 | The Recorder
Judge Chhabria Gives Thumbs-Down on Suit Against Apple Over Racially Diverse EmojiApple copied only the idea of diverse emoji, not iDiversicons' expression of that idea, the judge rules in a win for Latham & Watkins.
By Scott Graham
2 minute read
February 15, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Supreme Court: We Won't 'Subvert' Trademark Law to Rule Against GoogleIt might be infringing or diluting, but the search giant isn't literally stealing intellectual property when it auctions off trademarked names for keyword advertising, the justices rule.
By Scott Graham
3 minute read
February 11, 2022 | Law.com
Skilled in the Art With Scott Graham: Trade Secret Litigation Is Poised for Liftoff + GCs Ask Raimondo to Repeal Fintiv + Former PTO Directors Pan Proposed FRAND GuidanceWhen 30 million people leave their jobs in one year, disputes over trade secrets and covenants not to compete are bound to follow, a Foley & Lardner partner says.
By Scott Graham
12 minute read
February 10, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Jury Hooks Google With $20 Million Verdict in Nest Patent Infringement CaseEcoFactor's Russ August & Kabat attorneys say they're pleased Google was held accountable for infringing "foundational intellectual property." Google says it plans to appeal.
By Scott Graham
4 minute read