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The U.S. District Court in NJ Enhances Its Stature As a Venue for Patent Litigation
The U.S. District Court in New Jersey has enacted its new Local Patent Rules (L.Civ.R. 9.3, eff. Jan. 1, 2009). These new comprehensive and self-executing rules have encouraged numerous articles and “blawgs” recommending that litigants keep an eye on New Jersey to see whether these procedures shorten the delays associated with litigation of patent cases, thereby making New Jersey the next favored jurisdiction or IP “rocket docket.” See, e.g., “Will NJ Be the Next 'Rocket Docket?” A. Johnson, Law360, March 11, 2009, http://ip.law360.com/print_article/86081; “Texas IP Rocket Docket Headed for a Burnout?” T. Baldas, The National Law Journal, Dec. 28, 2004. They speculate that New Jersey might even take the honor once held by the Eastern District of Virginia and now held by the Eastern District of Texas. The early numbers do not suggest that patent infringement complaints are piling up in New Jersey's federal vicinages in Camden, Trenton, and Newark. Nevertheless, there are good reasons to go to the Garden State with patent litigation.
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The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.