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Alice and Incongruity In PTAB Appeals

James W. Soong

This article discusses the significant contrast between consideration of issues related to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Int'l in prosecution and their resolution by the PTAB.

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Howard Shire & Shaleen Patel

Federal Circuit Modifies Facebook IPR Joinder Ruling District Court: Stipulation of Noninfringement Does Not Preclude Post-Remand Finding of Infringement

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Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property Executory Contracts

Michael H. Strub Jr.

The economic impact of the pandemic has been catastrophic. For many companies, intellectual property are significant assets, and counsel for these businesses, as well as counsel for their creditors, licensees and licensors, will need to understand these issues that arise to avoid pitfalls and take full advantage of opportunities to exploit the full value of a company's IP for the benefit of their clients.

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What's Your Trademark Worth? Determining the Value of Trademarks For Collateral, Sale or Licensing

Stacey C. Kalamaras & Henry Kaskov

This article explores the options available to a client to value its trademarks during a financial crisis, to ensure one of the most valuable assets it owns can continue to work for the company and see it through the lean times.

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Damages In Trademark Infringement Litigations

Mark A. Salky & Jessica Johnson Fishfeld

During a time when online marketing, virtual shopping and electronic communication are more widely used than ever, it is critically important for entertainment industry businesses to be highly aware of how they are using trademarks, the scope of a trademark owner's rights and the consequences of infringing them.

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The Russian Vodka Saga

Jared Looper

Federal Treasury Enterprise Sojuzplodoimport v. Spirits International BV What do the fall of the Soviet Union, a heist of trademark rights, and Stolichnaya vodka have in common? They are all key components of the Russian Federation's efforts to reclaim its trademarks in Stolichnaya vodka.

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Which Method Is for You? Not All Surveys Are Made the Same

Laura O'Laughlin, Harriet Ho & Duy (Joey) Duong

As survey evidence has become increasingly common in litigation, it is important to remember that not all surveys are made the same. It's important to be able to identify the right survey methodology for the matter at hand. Third in a series

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Jeff Ginsberg & Abhishek Bapna

Federal Circuit: ITC Did Not Err in Denying Non-Respondent's Petition to Rescind Exclusion Order Based on Invalidity Grounds Federal Circuit: District Court Did Not Err in Ruling that 'Half-Liquid' Is Indefinite Federal Circuit: District Court Did Not Err In Allowing Jury to Determine Infringement Based on Products' Compliance with Standard

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What's in a Name? Booking.com and Consumer Perception Evidence

David H. Bernstein & Jared I. Kagan

In the first case in U.S. Supreme Court history argued by telephone, the Court ruled 8-1 in favor of Booking.com, holding that it could register as a trademark its eponymous domain name BOOKING.COM.

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States Win Some and Lose Some on Copyright Front at Supreme Court This Term

Jason Bloom

The Supreme Court decided two copyright cases this term, both involving states. This article discusses the cases and their likely impact on copyright law going forward.

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