A Troll’s Refuge
Everyone is familiar with the phenomenon that is trolling and the ubiquitous troll face. Equally as familiar in the public conscious is the concept of the “patent troll,” a term…
Rethinking Enhanced Damages: Stryker Oral Arguments
Last week the Supreme Court heard argument in Stryker Corp., et al. v. Zimmer, Inc., et al., docket no. 14-1520, which was the first time this term that the Court…
After More Than 15 Years, the Federal Circuit Clarifies the “Actual Notice” Requirement for Post-publication, Pre-issuance Patent Infringement
The American Inventor’s Protection Act (AIPA) was passed in 1999 and added § 154(d) to title 35 of the United States Code, which provides a remedy for patent applicants for post-publication, pre-issuance patent infringement.…
The IP Implications of Video Game Mods
The size of the video game industry has expanded greatly from the early 2000s to the present. There are more games being released and sold today than ever before. However,…
Conner Inn of Court “Fireside Chat & Reception”
The next meeting for the Conner Inn of Court is a Special “Fireside Chat & Reception” designed specifically Law Students and Associates. It will be held on Thursday, February 11,…
Engelberg Center Conference: National Policies on Secondary Pharmaceutical Patents
Please join the Engelberg Center on January 23 for a day-long conference in which academics and industry experts consider the effectiveness of policies in the developed and developing world regarding…
Patent Trolls: To Fight or to Settle, That is the Question
“Patent Troll,” or Non-Practicing Entity (NPE), is a derogatory term used to label people or companies that exploit patents as a business strategy. A patent troll acquires patents to make…
Gender Diversity in Technology: A Panel Discussion
Catch phrases such as “male allies,” “imposter syndrome,” and “implicit bias” were abound as over twenty-five women gathered in a New York University School of Law classroom to attend a…
Dental Aligners and the Power to Regulate Digital Data
What started as a case between two makers of plastic braces at the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has led to great interest from the entertainment industry and technology…
A Tale of Two Statutes: New Questions on Patent Venue
Sweetener manufacturer TC Heartland recently petitioned the Federal Circuit for a writ of mandamus that asked the court to radically alter how patents are litigated in the United States. The…