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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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September 03, 2019 | Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Viasat Demands $9M in Fees—and $2 in Punitives + How Far Can Judges Go in Touting Their Districts?

Fresh off a $49.3 million jury award over contract and trade secret claims, satellite communications company Viasat is now demanding that Acacia Communications pay a whopping $2.

By Scott Graham

8 minute read

September 03, 2019 | Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Tax Troubles Trip Up $44M Antitrust Award + Glaxo and Teva Look to Carve Each Other Up

A case of alleged tax evasion has unwound a $44 million antitrust judgment.

By Scott Graham

7 minute read

August 29, 2019 | The Recorder

Can AIs Hold Patents? Experts Answer USPTO's Questions About Artificial Intelligence

The agency is anticipating the need to adjust some policies as more inventions are created (or at least assisted) by artificial intelligence. Here are two savvy practitioners' takes on four potential flash points.

By Scott Graham

9 minute read

August 27, 2019 | Law.com

Skilled in the Art: The PTO Has Questions About AI. Our Experts Offer Some Answers.

On Monday, the USPTO posed some intriguing questions about artificial intelligence and the patent system and made a formal request for answers. I've convened a Skilled in the Art panel of experts to take a quick stab at four of them.

By Scott Graham

16 minute read

August 23, 2019 | National Law Journal

PTO Clarifies Timing Requirement for Patent Validity Challenges

Petitions must be filed within one year of service of an infringement complaint, even if the patent owner never had standing to bring the suit.

By Scott Graham

4 minute read

August 23, 2019 | Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Gilead and Sidley Take on Uncle Sovereign + Qualcomm Gets Its Stay + Fiorina Lends Words but Not Wallet

Gilead Sciences is trying to haul the U.S. before its own Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

By Scott Graham

10 minute read

August 21, 2019 | Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Who's Afraid of a Big, Bad Injunction? + 10x Genomics Presses Ahead With IPO

Gene sequencing company 10x Genomics files to go public, despite that little injunction thingy.

By Scott Graham

8 minute read

August 21, 2019 | The Recorder

In GirlsDoPorn Trial, Jane Doe Law Grad Emerges as Central Figure

As trial in the fraud suit against GirlsDoPorn.com gets underway, the defendants describe Jane Doe No. 1, now graduated from law school, as the "ringleader" of 22 former actresses who are suing the adult film site.

By Scott Graham

10 minute read

August 15, 2019 | The Recorder

Lidar Supplier for Self-Driving Vehicles Is Sensing Patent Infringement

San Jose-based Velodyne LiDAR and Latham & Watkins are accusing two Chinese companies of copying its sensors that help autonomous vehicles navigate the road.

By Scott Graham

3 minute read

August 14, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Amgen Has 10 Billion Reasons to Cheer Patent Validity Ruling

Sidley Austin and Walsh Pizzi help drug maker defeat Sandoz's validity challenges to blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug.

By Scott Graham

4 minute read