IP Law

Nurturing Wisdom, Knowledge and Ingenuity: Reflections on 10 Inventions by Native Americans

1. Snow Goggles – Invented by the Inuit people in Alaska and Canada To protect their eyes from snow blindness, these goggles are made of driftwood and slivers of bone or ivory to form a frame with an adjustable leather strap. 2. Cable Suspension Bridges – Developed in South America by indigenous cultures The method

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10 Ways to Exploit Your Patents

Are you an inventor looking to make the most of your patent rights? If so, you’re in luck. In this article, we will discuss 10 ways that you can exploit your patented inventions and maximize their potential. We\’ll provide tips on researching prior art and avoiding infringement issues as well as advice on developing a

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Unpacking the Legal Battle Over Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Copyright Infringement

In the summer of 1965, a lawsuit was brought against Walt Disney Productions and the songwriters Richard and Robert Sherman over copyright infringement related to their popular song “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”. The individual plaintiffs claimed to be the composers of the allegedly infringed song and plaintiff Life Music, Inc., was the assignee and distributor of plaintiffs’ song.

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SoClean Prevails in Preliminary Injunction against Sunset Healthcare Solutions

SoClean Prevails in Preliminary Injunction against Sunset Healthcare Solutions The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirms district court’s grant of a narrowly-tailored preliminary injunction in trademark infringement case brought by SoClean, Inc., a medical device company that makes CPAP machines, against Sunset Healthcare Solutions, Inc. SoClean, Inc. v. Sunset Healthcare Solutions, Inc., No.

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ITC Litigation and Section 337 Proceedings

ITC Litigation and Section 337 Proceedings The Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. $ 1337) gives the International Trade Commission (\”ITC\”) exclusive jurisdiction over certain intellectual property disputes. These proceedings have become increasingly popular because they typically resolve themselves far faster than going to trial in Federal Court. An ITC litigation attorney requires an understanding

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