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Justices Hear Key Antitrust Case on 'Tying' Patented Products
Appearing untroubled by the prospect of tossing aside a 58-year-old precedent that puts patent holders at a disadvantage when competitors sue them for antitrust violations, the Supreme Court seemed ready Tuesday to hand a victory to patent holders in a closely watched case that could have a broad impact on intellectual property law. Illinois Tool Works v. Independent Ink could affect the huge "aftermarket" industry as well as companies that bundle sales of patented products with other products.Voir Dire Remarks Torpedo Life Sentence
A Cisco Systems Inc. shipping clerk who was sentenced to life in prison for theft will get a new trial because of "highly inappropriate" remarks by a Santa Clara County trial judge, an appeal court has ruled. The Sixth District Court of Appeal on Thursday reversed Gregory Wilks' conviction for stealing company laptops because Superior Court Judge Ronald Lisk had told potential jurors that Cisco routinely hires warehouse workers who "are just out of prison."Behind a Cooley Star's Long Goodbye
M&A stars Richard Climan and Keith Flaum and tech transactions group leader Eric Reifschneider parted ways with Cooley Godward Kronish last week to join Dewey & LeBoeuf. But for Climan, at least, the parting may have started a while ago. "It did not come as a surprise that Rick is leaving," Cooley Chairman Stephen Neal said on Friday. "Rick has not been happy with things for some time -- it was somewhat more of a surprise that Keith and Eric were leaving."Patent Problems on Agenda in ITC Congressional Hearings
Patent enforcement problems were on the agenda in U.S. ITC Congressional oversight hearings held this month, writes consultant Mark Michels, with concerns about patent 'hold-ups' and 'trolls' among the issues at play.Trending Stories
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