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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March 04, 2020 | The Recorder

5 Takeaways From Judge Chen's Gilead Antitrust Order

A non-traditional pharma case brought by non-traditional pharma litigators is shaping up to make significant antitrust law for the industry.

By Scott Graham

5 minute read

March 03, 2020 | Law.com

Skilled in the Art: UC Regents Back Off Ballyhooed ITC Action + Inspector Delrahim Stays Hot on Sheppard's Trail

It looks as if the University of California's highly publicized campaign against retailers of filament LED lightbulbs has dimmed somewhat at the International Trade Commission.

By Scott Graham

9 minute read

February 28, 2020 | Law.com

UK's Surprise Exit Casts 'Deep Shadow' Over Unified EU Patent Court

"A 'setback' is probably an understatement at the end of the day," said Morrison & Foerster partner Otis Littlefield of the move. "I think that could be the end of this system."

By Scott Graham

4 minute read

February 28, 2020 | Law.com

Skilled in the Art: A Peek at Next Week's IP Head-Turners + Has the Federal Circuit Gone Off on a Tangent?

The Federal Circuit has a full slate of arguments on tap next week. Here are a few of the cases IP Reporter Scott Graham has his eye on.

By Scott Graham

8 minute read

February 26, 2020 | National Law Journal

Pillsbury, Womble Help Drive Hyundai's $5M Trademark Win

The Korean automaker had accused a Miami company of importing used, counterfeit or defective parts and palming them off as sourced through Hyundai's authorized chain of distribution.

By Scott Graham

2 minute read

February 25, 2020 | Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Meet Fish & Richardson's New Leader + Are Patent Lawyers Rolling the Dice With Arthrex? + Nokia Gets New Life in ND-Cal

Fish & Richardson's new CEO will continue to practice while looking to beef up international work.

By Scott Graham

9 minute read

February 24, 2020 | National Law Journal

Micron and PTO: The Arthrex Window Is Now Shut

A patent owner that could have requested rehearing from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's appointment clause decision has forfeited its chance at a new PTO panel, the tech company argues.

By Scott Graham

4 minute read

February 24, 2020 | The Recorder

Professor Who Claimed to Patent Ride-Hailing Platform Won't Have to Pay Lyft's Attorney Fees

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar says that while some of RideApp and Kasowitz Benson Torres' conduct was "questionable," it didn't rise to the level of "exceptional" that triggers fee shifting.

By Scott Graham

3 minute read