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Standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing remains a critical issue in Europe, where political bodies and national courts at times diverge in the interpretation of fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing...more
Over the last several years, the Federal Circuit has increasingly scrutinized patent litigants’ reliance on “comparable licenses” as a means for calculating a reasonable royalty, including whether the license needs to be...more
This Monday, Bio-Thera Solutions and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories SA announced that they had entered into commercialization and licensing agreements for proposed ustekinumab and golimumab biosimilars in Southeast Asia....more
On February 18, 2025, Alvotech and Teva Pharmaceuticals (“Teva”) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review a Biologics License Application (BLA) for AVT06, a proposed biosimilar to...more
On January 10, 2025, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. announced that they entered into a licensing agreement to commercialize EPYSQLI® (eculizumab-aagh), Samsung’s biosimilar of...more
THJ Systems Ltd & Anor v. Sheridan & Anor [2024] EWHC 3195 (Ch) addressed two key issues in respect of damages related to (i) breach of contract and (ii) copyright infringement, following a determination of liability in...more
In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the recent federal circuit decision in Bitmanagement Software GmbH v. United States (Fed. Cir. Jan. 7, 2025)....more
Whether you’re a startup founder, an innovator, or a multi-national corporation, understanding the strategic importance of patents can transform the way you protect and leverage your intellectual property (IP) portfolio....more
On Dec 24, 2024, Bio-Thera Solutions Inc. announced that it has partnered with Tabuk Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company to commercialize BAT2206, a proposed ustekinumab biosimilar to Jansen’s STELARA, in Saudi Arabia....more
The Canadian Hockey League and its affiliate organizations have been dismissed from an antitrust suit alleging they entered unlawful deals allowing them to exploit junior players and illegally profit from their labor....more
Stablecoin Initiatives Announced by Fintech Companies, DeFi Protocols - Major U.S. payments firm recently announced plans to enable “disbursement partners” to use the PYUSD stablecoin to settle cross-border money...more
Why has arbitration become a popular method for resolving IP disputes? Here, we outline when to take that option - When negotiating intellectual property contracts, parties may spend little time considering dispute...more
In our blog, Another Implementer Hold Out Door Closes: The Death of the Anti-Suit Injunction? earlier this year, we suggested that a popular implementer patent hold out tactic may be off the table based on an order issued by...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
An essential feature for customers in outsourcing software licensing and arrangements is the provision of robust protection against any software that could embed and distribute malware. To address these concerns, the...more
On October 9, 2024, Bio-Thera Solutions and Gedeon Richter announced they have reached an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2206, a biosimilar candidate to STELARA (ustekinumab). ...more
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of technology and entertainment raises new challenges and opportunities in the realm of talent partnerships. With generative artificial intelligence’s growing...more
Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down and discussing the legal implications of AI with a group of General Counsels. This group of GCs represented companies from the Fortune 100 all the way to mid-size enterprises. That...more
A closer look at Ares Trading S.A. v. Dyax Corporation - The August 2024 Third Circuit decision in Ares Trading S.A. v. Dyax Corporation contributes to the discussion of Brulotte and its progeny. Similar to C.R. Bard v....more
AlexSam, Inc. v. Aetna, Inc., No. 2022-2036 (Fed. Cir. (D. Conn.) Oct. 8, 2024). Opinion by Stark, joined by Lourie and Bryson. AlexSam filed a complaint accusing Aetna of patent infringement based on Aetna’s “Mastercard...more
A federal court in New Jersey granted the franchisor of the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands (Holiday Hospitality) summary judgment on former franchisee Scion Hotels’ complaint alleging violations of the New Jersey...more
A case pending in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals highlights the importance of negotiating the term of royalty payments in the license of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-regulated products. This is particularly notable...more
Moments before former President Donald Trump took to the stage at a Montana rally this August, Celine Dion’s 1997 hit, “My Heart Will Go On,” blasted over the speakers while a clip appeared onscreen. It took less than 24...more
When a renowned band like The Smiths breaks up, the fate of their trademark can become a contentious issue. Recently the former Smiths frontman, Morrisey, reported that guitarist, Johnny Marr had applied to register The...more
According to Forbes Magazine, a majority of younger generations (59 percent of Generation Z and 57 percent of Millennials) are buying upcycled products. This growing trend has transformed the fashion industry, blending...more