On July 29, 2011, the Federal Circuit handed down its decision in Ass'n for Molecular Pathology et al. v. U.S.P.T.O., (often referred to as the "Myriad Genetics gene patent" case). The divided panel's three opinions reveal areas of broad agreement and notable disagreement about patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. ' 101 of several categories of patent claims of interest to life sciences industries.
Key rulings of importance are analyzed.
In John Wiley & Sons Inc., v. Kirtsaeng,the Second Circuit took a stand against parallel importation of copyrighted works made under the authority of the U.S. copyright owner in a foreign country.
The latest rulings from neighboring states.
In Global-Tech Appliances, Inc. v. SEB S.A., the Supreme Court held that "willful blindness" may satisfy the knowledge element required for a finding of induced infringement. In so doing, the Court rejected the prior "deliberate indifference" standard articulated by the Federal Circuit.
The recent Walsh decision is a victory for non-moneyed spouses unknowingly married to those whose hearts are filled with larceny.
Last month's article discussed relieving a parent of the duty to pay child support because a custodial parent has continually interfed with court-ordered visitation. The discussion continues herein.
Non-recognition statutes and other factors create issues that family law practitioners must be aware of in counseling same-sex couples planning for their future ' or those seeking to end their marriages. This article addresses many of those issues.
Who's doing what; who's going where.
This article provides strategies for creating a sustainable capital plan.
