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Patent Injunctions After eBay: The Bidding Is Open on Who Really Benefits
When faced with the threat of a crippling injunction, many businesses would rather pay for a patent license than spend millions litigating an uncertain result. This simple principle lies at the heart of what has been called the 'licensing-by-litigation' model, and has led to numerous battles over patent rights.
The battle lines have become particularly acute in cases involving companies that do not make or sell products, but claim patent rights to core technologies used throughout an industry. Such companies often threaten permanent injunctive relief against accused infringers as a tactic for negotiating higher fees for patent licenses. To the extent their chances of actually obtaining an injunction are diminished, so are their chances of securing a license through threats of litigation.
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New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
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How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.