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Atttorneys at San Francisco's Farella Braun + Martel blawg about patent decsions, other patent news and patent-related legislation in California.

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Recent Posts from IP Blawg

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
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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…
The Federal Circuit to Reconsider Patentability Standard
Ten years ago, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ushered in an era of expanded patentability when it issued its decision in State Street Bank & Trust Co. v. Signature Financial Group,…
eBay and MercExchange Settle Long-Standing Patent Dispute
eBay and MercExchange have agreed to settle what has become one of the most important patent infringement cases in recent memory. According to a press release issued by eBay yesterday, "[a]s part of the settlement,…
Northern District of California Modifies Local Patent Rules
The local patent rules for the Northern District of California have always been viewed both by those in our district as well as other patent lawyers and judges as the leading edge for thoughtful and…
A 9-0 Decision By The Supreme Court Knocks Down “Rigid” TSM Test for Obviousness
As we reported to you after oral argument in KSR Int’l Co. v. Teleflex Inc. et al., last November, the Supreme Court seemed skeptical that the Federal Circuit’s use of the “teaching, suggestion, or motivation”…