Introduction On July 31, 2020, in American Axle v. Neapco, the Federal Circuit split 6-6 on the question of whether to grant en banc review of a panel decision on patent eligibility seen by many as an unwarranted extension of the principle that...
Read ArticleOn August 26, 2020, the United Kingdom Supreme Court handed down its unanimous combined decision in the cases of Unwired Planet v. Huawei and Huawei v. Conversant. Both cases involved questions of: Whether the contracts entered into by those who...
Read ArticleThe Covid-19 pandemic can’t stop the learning and fun at the Ladas NY Office’s welcome reception for its second virtual internship program. Ladas attorneys and law students met virtually in a fun and casual way to get to know each...
Read ArticlePatents in Crisis: Is there a Solution in Sight? Remarks prepared for presentation to the Emily C. and John E. Hansen IP Institute at Fordham Law School on September 19, 2019 I. Introduction II. The Four Sledgehammers Affecting Confidence in U.S....
Read ArticleBecause of the world-wide disruptions caused by the COVID-19 virus, patent and trademark offices around the world have been reacting in a variety of ways such as extending deadlines, waiving fees or ceasing operations all together. Here are some...
Read ArticleKevin Thompson will be a speaker at a Chicago Bar Association seminar entitled “International Law: More Relevant Than You Think!” from 3-6pm on April 30, 2020. Mr. Thompson’s topic will be: “The Changes Coming to Intellectual Property...
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