Partner Scott Siera authored “Intellectual Property Considerations for the Microbiome: Personalized Strategies for a Diverse Space” which was published in Microbiome Times.    Excerpt: From an intellectual property perspective, protecting innovation in…

Partner Jeff Van Hoosear and Associate Shuchen Gong co-authored “Federal Circuit Weighs in on Converse’s Midsole Trade Dress” which was published in IP Litigator.    Read the full article below.

Partner Maria Anderson and Associates Kim Kennedy and Alex Martinez co-authored, “Strategies for Obtaining Patents on AI Inventions in the U.S. and Europe,” which was published on the insideBIGDATA website….

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, March 4, 2019, held in a 9-0 decision that the term “full costs” in § 505 of the Copyright Act is limited by the general “costs” statute (28 U.S.C. §§ 1821 and 1920). For example, § 505 does not allow courts to shift expenses such as expert witness fees, e-discovery fees, or jury consulting fees. The case, Rimini Street, Inc. v. Oracle USA, Inc, now returns to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for further proceedings. 

Partner Philip M. Nelson authored, “Should Medical Device Companies Be Toasting A New Year’s Regulation?” which was published in Medical Product Outsourcing. Excerpt: Many applicants fighting to get a medical device patent in…

Partner Eric Furman Ph.D. and Associate Ari Feinstein authored, “Patent Protection for Cannabis?” which was published on the Pharmaceutical Executive website. Excerpt: In nearly all industries, the administrative process of applying for and securing…

Partner Payson LeMeilleur and Associate Brandon Smith authored, “Further Developments in Patent Venue and How They May Affect Calif. Corporations,” which was published in The Recorder. Excerpt: Over a year ago, the…

Partner Stephen Larson authored “IP Antitrust News: Recent Court Decisions at the Intersection of Antitrust & Intellectual Property Law,” which was published in The AIPLA Antitrust News, a publication of…

Partner Jeff Van Hoosear co-authored “Likes, Tweets & #’s, Oh My! Elevate Your Social Media Audit” in the Orange County Business Journal. Access the PDF below to read the full…

Associate Bryan J. Johnson authored, “Ninth Circuit Reaffirms Laches as an Equitable Defense in Trademark Cancellation Actions,” which was published in World Trademark Review. Excerpt: In Cosmetic Warriors v Pinkette Clothing,…