Intellectual Property

  • Texas Lawyer | News

    Big Verdicts and New Sheriffs: The Year That Was in IP Litigation, Including Texas Cases

    By Scott Graham | December 22, 2022

    Judge Alan Albright's patent docket was slowed but not stopped. Judge Colm Connolly is pulling the lid off of nonpracticing entities. And PTO Director Kathi Vidal "has been everywhere."

  • National Law Journal | News

    Avery Wins, But Still Faces Stiff Sanctions Over Discovery Violations

    By Scott Graham | December 19, 2022

    Avery Dennison will get to challenge the validity of an RFID patent before a jury. But even if it wins, it's still facing possibly millions in sanctions for 'continuous disregard' of its discovery obligations.

  • National Law Journal | News

    Supreme Court Won't Revive $2.75B Judgment Over Judge's Stock Ownership

    By Scott Graham | December 5, 2022

    The justices let stand a Federal Circuit ruling ordering a retrial before a new judge, notwithstanding Centripetal Networks' and Paul Clement's pleas that the amount involved was trivial and that the judge did the right thing by divesting to a blind trust.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Top Women in IP: Jennifer Truelove

    By Everett Catts | November 30, 2022

    "Professionally, our recent courtroom wins our client PanOptis and numerous other client wins outside the courtroom certainly are at the top of the list," Jennifer Truelove said when asked about her proudest recent achievements. "Our firm has a unique culture that fosters collaborative teamwork that results in tremendous success for our clients."

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Top Women in IP: Janice Ta

    By Everett Catts | November 30, 2022

    "When I joined Perkins Coie in 2020, my employment contract said I would not be considered for the partnership until at least 2023," Janice Ta said. "But less than a year after I lateralled, I proudly breached that contract to make partner earlier than my expected date. The firm recognized my achievements and my hard work."

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Top Women in IP: Jeannie Heffernan

    By Everett Catts | November 30, 2022

    "Launching the IP litigation practice in Texas and helping to establish the Austin office" was one of my proudest recent achievements, Jeannie Heffernan said. "After spending so many years practicing in Texas courts with Texas counsel and for Texas clients, I feel like I have finally come home."

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Top Women in IP: Katherine Franco

    By Everett Catts | November 30, 2022

    "As a Latina patent attorney, I am a frequent speaker on diversity in inventorship. The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently revealed that a mere 12 percent of inventors listed on patent applications are women," Katherine Franco said.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Top Women in IP: Andrea Fair

    By Everett Catts | November 30, 2022

    "Remember everyone is human, including yourself. We are often our own worst critics, and very few mistakes are outcome determinative. Instead of getting bogged down, learn from it, put it behind you, and continue to strive for excellence," Andrea Fair said.

  • Texas Lawyer | Q&A

    Top Women in IP: Holly Engelmann

    By Everett Catts | November 30, 2022

    "In patent litigation, witnesses are most often men and many male colleagues fail to be mindful of the need to present women in the courtroom. Instead, they continue to hire the same male experts repeatedly. Seeking out women who can testify and give them opportunities is essential for progress in practice," Holly Engelmann said.

  • Texas Lawyer | News

    Norton Rose Taps New US IP Transactions, Patent Prosecution Team Head

    By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | November 9, 2022

    Citing Austin partner Eagle Robinson's leadership on the global firm's innovation committee, Norton Rose Fulbright's U.S. managing partner said the firm wanted to expand his responsibilities.

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