The Federal Circuit held that the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) could not block the import of infringing digital files because the ITC lacked jurisdiction.  According to the Federal Circuit,…

Knobbe Martens Partners Catherine Holland, Lynda Zadra-Symes, Jeff Van Hoosear and Jonathan Hyman give insight into the major trademark law issues across multiple jurisdictions, covering: ownership and scope of trademarks,…

In Anheuser-Busch LLC v Innvopak Systems Pty Ltd (Case No 91194148, August 19 2015) (precedential), the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has found that the applicant’s mark WINEBUD for…

3D Medical Limited (ASX: 3DM) recently announced that it has entered into a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) to purchase 100% of shares issued in Mach7 Technologies.  According to the agreement, 3D Medical will issue 460 million…

In Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences v GoDaddy.com, the US District Court for the Central District of California has entered judgment in defendant GoDaddy’s favour, holding that plaintiff…

Trademark Partners Catherine Holland and Jeff Van Hoosear recently authored “To Tweet or Not to Tweet: Social Media and Intellectual Property Issues” for the Orange County Business Journal.  Social media…

Michael Fuller, the firm’s San Diego Co-Managing Partner and chair of the biotech practice group, wrote a piece for JD Supra Legal Perspectives discussing the High Court of Australia’s recent decision in…

When startups are in the whirlwind of launching a new product or strategizing a marketing plan, there are crucial intellectual property issues that should not be overlooked. Below are seven…

The FDA recently announced establishment of the Patient Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC).  According to a notice published by the FDA, the PEAC will advise the Commissioner of the FDA, presently Dr. Stephen Ostroff, M.D., “on complex…

A U.S. District judge for the Central District of California has determined that Warner/Chappell Music Inc. does not own a valid copyright to the lyrics of the song “Happy Birthday.”…