Patent Law 
Google cleared in Oracle suit on patents – YAHOO!
The copyright verdict limited any damages Oracle could potentially win to, at most, a small amount allowed by law. The verdict in the patent phase meant Google was liable for no damages in that regard. Alsup canceled a planned damages … Continue reading
Google’s Android Did Not Infringe Oracle Patents, Jury Rules – Huffington Post
The patent case was considered to be worth far less to Oracle … Google has filed for a mistrial on the API ruling. Google argues that the law doesn’t allow an infringement finding if the fair use question isn’t answered. … Continue reading
Jury says Google did not infringe on Oracle patents – CNET News
A jury today unanimously decided that Google did not infringe on two of Oracle’s patents, marking an end to the second phase of the trial. SAN FRANCISCO–A jury today unanimously decided that Google did not infringe on two of Oracle’s … Continue reading
GE group squares up to Apple – Financial Times
“Patents that have been successfully re-examined are often much more difficult to invalidate in a court of law,” said Yar Chaikovsky, a partner with the McDermott Will & Emery law firm, which specialises in patent litigation. GE, which also declined … Continue reading
Xbox 360 Should Be Banned from U.S. for Violating Patents, Judge Says – Time
The Xbox 360 violates four Motorola patents, according to ITC Administrative Law Judge David Shaw, Wired reports. Shaw made his initial ruling against Microsoft in April, and now recommends a ban on sales and import of the game console.
A ban on Xbox imports? Stakes rise in Microsoft’s Motorola patent dispute – GeekWire
The recommendation follows a ruling that Microsoft’s game console infringes on Motorola’s digital video patents. Microsoft argues that … dilemma if the ITC finalizes the administrative law judge’s recommendation for a ban on Xbox 360 …
ITC judge recommends import ban on Microsoft’s Xbox – Ars Technica
An administrative law judge for the International Trade Commission issued … and would punish Microsoft for infringing against some of Motorola’s patents. The patents permit video transmission and compression on the console and between …
Judge scolds lawyers in Oracle-Google patent case – au.news.yahoo.com
The judge presiding over a patent trial pitting Oracle against Google has scolded … California-based internet firm under the law. Google subsequently filed a motion asking Alsup to declare a mistrial in the copyright phase of the trial and have … Continue reading
ITC judge says Apple, RIM still aren’t violating Kodak patent – Ars Technica
The US International Trade Commission has again sided with Apple and Research In Motion in their patent disputes with Kodak. ITC administrative law judge Thomas Pender posted his initial determination (PDF) today. In the document, Pender …
Brinks Adds Five Legal and Technical Professionals in Chicago Office – YAHOO!
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, has added five legal and technical professionals in its Chicago office. Katherine L. Tabor has rejoined Brinks as counsel, focusing on patent, trademark … Continue reading
