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Fourth Circuit Revives Rosetta Stone Case Against Google’s Keyword Searching
(April 12, 2012) On April 9, 2012, a unanimous panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit restored Rosetta Stone’s trademark infringement and dilution lawsuit against Google. See Rosetta Stone Ltd. v. Google, Inc., No. 10-2007, 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 7082 (4th Cir. Apr. 9, 2012) (“Rosetta II”). The court determined that […]
Brief in Opposition “Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. and Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC, Petitioners, v. First Quality Baby Products, LLC and First Quality Retail Services, LLC, Respondents, (December 30, 2011)”
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ARE Patent Law Alert: First Quality Files Brief In Opposition To Cert Petition With The U.S. Supreme Court
(December 30, 2011) On December 30, 2011, First Quality Baby Products, LLC and First Quality Retail Services, LLC (“First Quality”) filed their Brief in Opposition to the Petition for a Writ of Certiorari filed by Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. and Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC (“K-C”). K-C in its petition was seeking review by the Supreme Court […]
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The Supreme Court Denies Cert in favor of First Quality
(January 23, 2011) On January 23, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with First Quality Baby Products, LLC and First Quality Retail Services, LLC (“First Quality”) and denied a request for writ of certiorari by Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. and Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC (“K-C”). K-C in its petition was seeking review by the Supreme Court […]
In the Press: ‘T-minus’ Buffet enters the private placement biz
‘T-minus’ Buffet enters the private placement biz Firm that bears no relationship to the Oracle of Omaha or Berkshire Hathaway filed offering with the SEC last month Such outlandish confusion with a famous name is a no-no, according to one intellectual-property attorney. “It’s outrageous. General trade market law prohibits using someone else’s name or brand […]
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First Quality Files Brief In Opposition To Cert Petition With The U.S. Supreme Court
(December 30, 2011) On December 30, 2011, First Quality Baby Products, LLC and First Quality Retail Services, LLC (“First Quality”) filed their Brief in Opposition to the Petition for a Writ of Certiorari filed by Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. and Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC (“K-C”). K-C in its petition was seeking review by the Supreme Court […]
In the Press: Technology Transfer turns to partner, Charles R. Macedo, for expertise on new patent report law
Technology Transfer turns to partner, Charles R. Macedo, for expertise on new patent report law: “As each new provision of the Act becomes effective, there will be a rush of new applications and lawsuits filed before such enactment or immediately after such enactment,” notes Charles R. Macedo, a partner at Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP.
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Federal Circuit Finds Another Computer Implemented Method To Be Patent-Eligible Under Section 101
On September 15, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued another decision on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101 in Ultramercial, LLC v. Hulu, LLC, No. 2010-1544, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 19048 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 15, 2011). This decision, authored by Chief Judge Rader, shows the Federal Circuit’s commitment to […]
Brief of Amicus Curaie NYIPLA in Mayo Collaborative Services (D/B/A Mayo Medical Laboratories) and Mayo Clinic Rochester, Petitioners, v. Prometheus Laboratories, Inc., (Sup. Ct. September 8, 2011)
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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 http://www.arelaw.com/publications/view/leahy-smith0911a/. We continue to analyze and follow developments associated with the new law, and will post additional reports on our website. Please look for more of our upcoming publications and speaking engagements on the scope and impact […]