Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has taken American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to court, alleging a violation of its patent rights in the creation of Pfizer's RSV vaccine. The lawsuit filed in Delaware District Court, has cast a shadow over a…
In the world of pharmaceuticals, access to affordable generic drugs is crucial for ensuring cost-effective healthcare solutions. The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act, commonly known as the Hatch-Waxman Act, plays a pivotal role in…
When it comes to generic medications, the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) process plays a crucial role in bringing affordable alternatives to brand-name drugs to the market. At the heart of ANDA approval lies the significance of bioequivalence…
Google has been hit with a significant verdict in a patent infringement lawsuit related to its Chromecast digital media players. The Western District of Texas jury ruled that Google must pay $338.7 million in damages to Touchstream Technologies Inc., the…
The patent system plays a vital role in safeguarding the intellectual property rights of inventors and fostering innovation. Patent prosecution attorneys are instrumental in navigating the complex landscape of patent laws and regulations, ensuring that…
Written by : Rory R. Lootsma Sacral neuromodulation stimulates nerves above the tailbone to treat fetal incontinence and related bowel and bladder control issues. After California-based Axonics Inc. (“Axonics”) entered the sacral…
Written by : Hyunjin (Harry) Park & Kendall Loebbaka Trinity Info Media, L.L.C. v. Covalent INC. Before STOLL, BRYSON, and CUNNINGHAM . Appeal from the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Summary : Patents directed to…
Written by : Logan P. Young & Kendall Loebbaka SNIPR Technologies Ltd v. Rockefeller University Before Chen , Wallach, and Hughes. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary : Patents whose priority is…
CASE OF THE WEEK SNIPR Technologies Limited v. Rockefeller University , Appeal No. 2022-1260 (Fed. Cir. July 14, 2023) Our case of the week addresses a wrinkle in the law concerning disputes between parties that filed patent applications covering the same…
Comedian and author Sarah Silverman, along with authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey, has recently filed copyright infringement lawsuits against OpenAI and Meta. The lawsuits claim that these companies trained their artificial intelligence (AI)…
The landscape of patent litigation is ever-evolving, and the first half of 2023 has been no exception. The dynamics of patent litigation are complex, and its trends can be influenced by various elements that interact with each other. Factors such as…
Written by : Zachary B. Messick & Brenden S. Gingrich, Ph.D. As retailers or distributors that are not manufacturers of a product, companies may believe they cannot infringe a patent claiming how the product is made. After all, the retailers or…
