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• Federal Circuit's New Decision - In re Tech Decision

  On December 29, 2008, the United States Federal Circuit Court of Appeals issued the extraordinary remedy of a writ of mandamus in In re TS Tech USA Corp. et al. (“TS Tech USA”) (Misc. Dkt.…

• January ABA IP Roundtable

  Not Just for Hackers Anymore? Use of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to Respond to Theft of Information. January 21st - San Francisco location: Farella Braun + Martel January 22nd - Silicon Valley location:…

• Intellectual Property Litigation Database Launched by Stanford University

  With much fanfare, the Stanford Law School Intellectual Property Litigation Clearinghouse (“IPLC”) was launched on December 1. The IPLC is a searchable online database that provides statistical information on patent lawsuit filings and outcomes since…

• Trade Secrets: A Practical & Strategic Overview

  Silicon Valley Breakfast Program Trade Secrets: A Practical & Strategic Overview Trade secret claims are on the rise. During periods of economic downturn, employee departures and layoffs increase thereby creating greater opportunity for misuse of…

• In re Bilski: Has the Federal Circuit Overly Restricted What is Patentable Subject Matter?

  After many eagerly anticipated months, the Federal Circuit fulfilled Judge Michel’s promise and issued its en banc opinion in In re Bilski just as the World Series concluded. In this 132-page opinion, the Court tackled…

• In re Volkswagen AG, 5th Cir, No. 07-40058 (October 10, 2008)

  On Friday October 10, in a split 10-7 en banc decision, the 5th Circuit issued a writ of mandamus ordering Eastern District Judge John Ward to transfer a product liability case against Volkswagen to Dallas,…

• Claims - Data Privacy, Infringement and Errors & Omissions Coverage

  October IP Section Luncheon Insurance Coverage for IP and Technology Claims - Data Privacy, Infringement and Errors & Omissions Coverage October 10, 2008, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Denver ChopHouse, Large Banquet Room Presented by:…

• Key Cases Pending Regarding Trademark Law and Internet Advertising

  Internet advertising through programs such as Google's “AdWords” and “AdSense” has given rise to new issues relating to the application of traditional trademark law. AdWords -- better known as “keyword” advertising -- allows advertisers to…

• Medimmune, the Next Chapter: Federal Circuit Determines Generics Have Standing to Seek Declaratory Judgment Despite Covenant Not to Sue

  In a decision that balances the provisions of the Hatch-Waxman Act with the “case or controversy” mandate of the U.S. Constitution, the Federal Circuit recently opened the door a little wider for declaratory judgment actions…

• Court Allows Stanford to Belatedly Amend Infringement Contentions

  In a recent decision addressing the Patent Local Rules of the Northern District of California, Judge Patel granted Stanford University leave to amend its infringement contentions to reach a third product of defendant Roche Molecular…