The Federal Circuit's en banc decision in CLS Bank Int'l v. Alice Corp. was roundly criticized as a "nightmare," further cementing the impression that the court was confused and in conflict over the requirements of patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C '101.
- August 01, 2013Robert R. Sachs
Supreme Court Ruling Makes It More Difficult To Arbitrate Claims
August 01, 2013Alexander TuneskiOn June 17, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Federal Trade Commission v. Actavis, Inc. that so-called "reverse payment" settlement agreements should be analyzed under a rule-of-reason analysis under which the court weighs the pro- and anti-competitive effects of such agreements on a case-by-case basis.
August 01, 2013Melanie L. Mayer And David K. TelleksonA California district court has denied cross summary judgment motions in a case that has implications for fair use analysis under copyright law and DMCA litigation.
August 01, 2013Kyle-Beth HilferIn the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windsor, a Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled the wife, and not the parents, of a deceased female Cozen O'Connor partner is entitled to her profit-sharing benefits.
August 01, 2013Gina PassarellaIn the last day of its October 2012 Term, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down two historic decisions that were immediately hailed as victories for supporters of same-sex marriage.
July 30, 2013Frank GulinoIn the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windsor, a Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled the wife, and not the parents, of a deceased female Cozen O'Connor partner is entitled to her profit-sharing benefits.
July 30, 2013Gina PassarellaIn the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windsor, a Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled the wife, and not the parents, of a deceased female Cozen O'Connor partner is entitled to her profit-sharing benefits.
July 30, 2013Gina Passarella
