Patent Law 
Canada: Recent Pair Of Rampiril Decisions Clarifies Limits On s. 8 Damages In Patent Law – Mondaq
When a generic drug claims damages against a brand name drug, what limits should be put on calculating compensation? Section 8 of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations was designed to answer just that question, but it left some … Continue reading
Patent Foes Band Together for NTP Settlement – TechNewsWorld
NTP, the patent-holding company that won US$612.5 million in a 2006 case against RIM, announced Monday it has reached a settlement with 13 of the biggest players in the tech industry. Since NTP held eight U.S. patents relating to wireless … Continue reading
Apple Wants a Whopping $2.5 Billion From Samsung in Patent Suit – Wired News
“These numbers are pretty high,” said Mark A. Lemley, Director of Stanford’s Program in Law, Science and Technology. “If Apple got the $2.5 billion, it would be the largest patent victory in history.” As far as the US …
The AM Roundup: Patent Wars, Libor, More – Wall Street Journal
Patent Wars: A landmark trial over smartphone patents set for next week will bring the fight between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. in front of a jury. The case will test some of the central claims of design theft … Continue reading
Is Your Idea Patentable? Or Are Patents a Waste of Money and Time? – Forbes
Many business builders who are seeking protection from competitors via the U.S. Patent Office have found the experience frustrating and disappointing. To improve the situation, Congress recently passed a law that will significantly modify the …
Top Patent Lawyers Leave Google, Intel – Law.com
whether they’re trying to find ways to monetize their patent portfolios or dealing with costly patent litigation. Meanwhile, law firms are trying to recruit patent attorneys as well. “People are looking for IP specialists who can go beyond legal and … Continue reading
ITC: Kodak imaging patent is invalid, Apple and RIM off the hook – Ars Technica
Kodak had successfully argued that Samsung and LG violated the same patent the year prior, resulting in multi-million dollar settlements from both companies. ITC’s chief administrative law judge Luckern ruled in favor of Apple and RIM in late …
NTP Announces Patent Settlements With 13 Tech Firms – PC World
including eight U.S. patents related to the delivery of email over wireless systems, NTP said in a press release. NTP will get licensing fees from the tech firms, added Ron Epstein, founder of Epicenter Law and settlement counsel for NTP. … Continue reading
Hagens Berman Lawsuit Alleges LG Devices Infringe Touchscreen Patent – Yahoo Finance
SEATTLE, July 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intellectual Property law firm Hagens Berman has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against LG Electronics (KSE:06657011.KS) alleging that several of the company’s smart phones and tablets infringe a …
Mark Zuckerberg Wins Approval For His First-Ever Patent Application – From 6 Years Ago – ReadWriteWeb
you typically need entire portfolios of offensive and defensive patents to make a difference. But Colleen Chien, IP expert and law professor at Santa Clara University, said Facebook needs all the patents it can get. The company is likely feeling … Continue reading
