In the Press:
Kimberly-Clark Loses Fed. Circ. Rehearing Bid In IP Row
Law 360 reports on September 29, 2011: The Federal Circuit on Thursday denied Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.’s petition for an en banc rehearing of its decision tossing a lower court’s preliminary injunction against First Quality Baby Products LLC in Kimberly-Clark’s patent infringement suit over diaper products. Partner Ira E. Silfin, Brian Comack appeared with him on […]
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Super Lawyers names partners Anthony F. Lo Cicero and Charles R. Macedo
September 2011Super Lawyers names partners Charles R. Macedo
ARE Patent Law Alert:President Obama Signs Leahy-Smith America Invents Act into Law: Overview of Provisions Now In Effect
On Friday, September 16, 2011, President Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“the Act”) into law. (See ARE Alert: Overview of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act on Patents). Now that the Act has been enacted, several of its provisions, including provisions regarding false marking claims, multi-defendant joinder practices, and the best mode defense, are […]
Practice Note: Patent Infringement Claims and Defenses (Updated for America Invents Act)
A practice note discussing patent infringement claims and defenses in the US federal courts. It provides an overview of direct and indirect infringement claims, claim construction and key defenses under US patent law. It also includes a brief discussion of procedural considerations, remedies and alternative forums for patent dispute resolution. Click here to download the […]