The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on brick and mortar businesses. Consumers, confined to their homes, have flocked to online markets, where products offered by patent owners often compete with infringing products from...more
“Good Samaritan” companies may be exposing themselves to potential patent infringement liability when rapidly mobilizing to produce products for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. In a previous e-alert, we discussed how these...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many companies to marshal their resources to produce products such as coronavirus test kits, pharmaceutical treatments, vaccines, ventilators, and personal protective equipment. The urgent need...more
Businesses and consumers are increasingly purchasing products such as consumer electronics and auto parts online. The dominant online marketplace, of course, is Amazon.com, with nearly 50% of all online sales across all...more