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As the prognostications of potential outcomes for this case continue over the next several months, it may be wise to recognize that regardless of the outcome, there will always be some degree of uncertainty regarding the limits of patent eligibility. Consequently, the best corporate patent strategies should address and accommodate those uncertainties. While this article describes some of those possible strategies and perspectives, it is far from exhaustive and obviously does not necessarily represent the opinions of its author, his firm, or its clients.
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Michael K. Milani
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Eric Carnick
On Sept. 11, 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Court issued an opinion in the case of <i>Lucent Technologies Inc. et al. v. Gateway Inc. et al.</i> In its ruling, the CAFC found that "the damages evidence of record was neither very powerful, nor presented very well by either party" and that the plaintiff's damages calculation "lacked sufficient evidentiary support." The CAFC therefore vacated the district court's award and remanded the case for a new trial on damages.
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Julia S. Kim
On Nov. 9, 2009, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in <i>In re Bilski</i> ' a case that will likely impact whether business methods are eligible for patent protection under 35 U.S.C. ' 101. To date, the Supreme Court has held that abstract ideas, natural phenomena, and laws of nature are not patent eligible, but has yet to apply that holding to a business method.
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Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
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Cynthia M. Klaus
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Meredith A. Bauer
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
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R. Paul Roecker
Small, spark-ignited nonroad engines from China are the latest imports that run afoul of U.S. standards, as many do not meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act.
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Richard M. Zielinski
Let me try to explain the rules governing Advance Conflict Waivers by asking, and then answering, five questions.
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Stan Soocher
Copyright Infringement Claim Doesn't Extend to Foreign Release of Song<br>Record Label Denied Request to Block Use of Band Name in Live Performances<br>U.S. Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Decide Copyright Claim over European Distribution of Sheet Music
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Stan Soocher
COPYRIGHT TRANSFER/RETAINED RIGHT TO SUE<br>PERSONA USE DISPUTE/MOTION TO INTERVENE<br>SONG INFRINGEMENT/FAIR USE DEFENSE
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Lynne Marek
Singer-actress-celebrity Beyonc' and her father-manager Mathew Knowles have parted ways ' at least in their choice of lawyers ' in defending a copyright case set for trial in Chicago.
