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Patent law experts: New GOP-controlled Congress could pump up reform legislation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Patent law experts agree that the next go at federal patent reform legislation most likely will end up resembling a bill introduced and approved in 2013 - or possibly be more aggressive - when the “new” Republican-controlled Congress convenes this month.
Roberts: U.S. SC to launch new case-filing system
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said last week the court currently is developing its own electronic filing system, which may be operational as soon as 2016.
Texas companies file another round of lawsuits over security system patents
MARSHALL, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas-based company and its sister company have filed lawsuits against seven different electronics and security system makers, including Logitech and Panasonic, for allegedly infringing two of its patents.
Ky. SC justice resigns, reportedly considering run for governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott resigned from the bench last week.
Federal judge: Class action against Target over data breach can proceed
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge says a class action lawsuit against Target for alleged data breaches can proceed.
New chief justice picked for Nev. SC
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) - James W. Hardesty has been named chief justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.
CPAP maker wins patent infringement lawsuit against Chinese manufacturer
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - ResMed, one of the largest developers and makers of sleep disorder breathing devices, has won a patent infringement lawsuit against a Chinese medical device manufacturer.
U.S. SC to hear patent infringement case against Cisco
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court this month agreed to review a federal appeals court ruling that threw out a $63.8 million patent infringement verdict against Cisco Systems Inc.
CEO, IP expert: ‘Crowdsourcing’ improves exam process, makes for stronger patents
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - One intellectual property industry expert says the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is on the right track in looking at using “crowdsourcing” to combat so-called patent trolls.
U.S. PTO issues new guidelines on subject matter eligibility
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week issued new examination guidance on subject matter eligibility, nearly six months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled some software method and systems patents are invalid.
Verizon, Google sign patent licensing deal
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Verizon has entered into a patent licensing agreement with Google in hopes of heading off patent trolls and unwanted litigation.
Arent Fox partner appointed vice chair of U.S. PTO's Patent Public Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The head of intellectual property practice at law firm Arent Fox LLP’s New York office has been named vice chair of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Public Advisory Committee.
U.S. PTO’s satellite office in Texas on track to open next year
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s newest satellite office is set to open in Texas next fall, officials say.
Grassley: Lee’s nomination to head U.S. PTO to wait
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama’s pick to head the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Michelle K. Lee, most likely won’t be confirmed until the spring.
Texas company sues Chipotle, Panera, others over patents for online ordering, search, payment technology
TYLER, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas-based non-practicing entity this week filed lawsuits against a bevy of companies, including restaurant chains Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, for allegedly infringing its patents for online ordering, search and payment technology.
New House IP subcommittee head says patent troll legislation is priority
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The new chairman of the U.S. House Intellectual Property Subcommittee says patent troll legislation is a top priority of his.
Senate panel to question Lee for top U.S. PTO job this week
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A U.S. Senate panel will hold a hearing this week on the nomination of Michelle K. Lee as head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Federal Circuit issues ruling in case over standard essential patents, royalty rates
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit last week issued its first decision on the issue of appropriate reasonable and non-discriminatory, or RAND, royalty rates.
Nebraska AG must pay more than $700,000 in fees for patent troll litigation
OMAHA, Neb. (Legal Newsline) - Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning must pay more than $700,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs for his unsuccessful pursuit of so-called “patent trolls” and a Texas law firm representing them.
Texas company sues Sega, EA, mobile game developers over its hosting patent
MARSHALL, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas company earlier this week filed lawsuits against Sega, Electronic Arts and two mobile game developers for allegedly infringing on its “dynamic hosting” patent.