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Scott Graham

Scott Graham

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].

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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' Trademarks

Kramer 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 Quinn

The 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's

Minor 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 Dispute

The 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-Roll

Food 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-Roll

Food 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 Emoji

Apple 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 Google

It 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 Guidance

When 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 Case

EcoFactor'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