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Technology & Telecommunications
Lengthy Patent Battle Wages On For Microsoft
Monday, August 21, 2006
Timeline Inc. announced Monday that it has terminated a limited license with Microsoft Corp. for use of its patents with the software giant’s SQL Servers, and has asked a federal court to add Microsoft to a patent infringement lawsuit. |
Silicon Graphics To Retain Paul Hastings
Monday, August 21, 2006
Silicon Graphics Inc. has requested permission to hire Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP to act as its special intellectual property counsel. |
EchoStar Wins Block Of Damaging DVR Injunction
Friday, August 18, 2006
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Friday blocked a temporary injunction that would have prevented Echostar Communication Corp. from selling some of its digitial video recorders and stopped the service of about 4 million DVRs within 30 days. |
Symbol Settles Dispute Over Batteries
Thursday, August 17, 2006
In another electrifying win for the company, Symbol Technologies Inc. put the finishing touches on its settlement with Global Technology Systems over an intellectual property dispute relating to GTS’ Honeywell batteries. |
Network Security Company Files Suit Against Rival
Thursday, August 17, 2006
DeepNines Inc., a network security solutions company, is suing rival McAfee Inc. for patent infringement in an attempt to permanently stop McAfee from selling a network security device. |
Mobility And Formosa Call Truce Over Power Adapters
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
After years of fighting, Mobility Electronics Inc. and Formosa Electronic Industries Inc. have laid down their swords, putting to end a long-standing patent infringement battle over an array of power adapters. |
Altnet Sues StreamCast For Patent Infringement
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
While it has been accused of encouraging file-sharing, Altnet Inc. doesn’t share is its patents. The company has commenced patent infringement proceedings against StreamCast Networks Inc., maker of the once popular Morpheus P2P network, and its CEO. |
Patent Case Dismissed Against Microsoft, HP
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
A federal judge has ruled that Microsoft Corp. and Hewlett Packard Corp. did not infringe a smart card company’s patent by selling handheld computers with Windows Mobile software. |
Judge Extends Deadline In Qualcomm-Broadcom Spat
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
The complicated ongoing legal wrangling between communications company Qualcomm Inc. and wireless semiconductor maker Broadcom Corp. slowed this week, with an administrative law judge opting to postpone a decision due to the complexity of the issues raised in the patent infringement case. |
Microsoft Sues John Does For Copying Exams
Monday, August 14, 2006
In an effort to protect its copyright and the validity of its Microsoft Certification Programs, software giant Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday sued the operators of Testking.com, an Internet Web site that helps its customers prepare for the Microsoft Certification Exam. |
To Google Or Not To Google: It's Not Even A Question
Monday, August 14, 2006
Web users might be surprised to learn that Internet search giant Google Inc. wants to do away with googling, but trademark attorneys aren’t surprised in the least, even if some think the company’s efforts to avoid trademark dilution are overblown. |
Company Takes Aim At Amazon’s “One Click” Patent
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Internet security company Cordance Corp. may only have six employees, but the company is not afraid to take on industry giants. The tiny company has set its sights on Amazon.com, alleging that the online retailer’s “One Click” feature infringes a Cordance patent. |
University Scores Win In Cellular Spat
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Marking a victory for The University of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Thursday affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a declaratory judgment action in a patent infringement suit involving a software firm that provides technology to cellular phone companies. |
Ericsson Brings Suit Against Freedom Wireless
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Just a few weeks after Freedom Wireless received more than $92 million in a global settlement with other wireless companies, Ericsson Inc. is seeking a declaratory judgment against Freedom that it did not violate its patents covering a method for prepaid wireless services. |
Nokia Files Complaint Against Qualcomm
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
The gloves have come off in the legal battle between telecommunication giants Nokia Corp. and Qualcomm. Responding to Qualcomm’s call for investigation into allegations of patent infringement, Nokia filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery to compel Qualcomm to adhere to international standards for licensing intellectual property. |
Ciena, Nortel End Communications Patent Dispute
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Optical equipment maker Ciena Corp. and Canadian rival Nortel Networks Inc. have put to bed a pair of patent infringement lawsuits after wrangling for more than a year over communications networking technology. |
LED Maker Settles With Columbia Professor
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. has reached an agreement with Columbia University professor Gertrude Neumark Rothschild that will give it the rights to two patents related to light emitting diodes (LEDs). |
Patent Firm Wins Again in Connector Dispute
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Patent enforcement firm General Patent Corporation International has knocked another opponent out of its way, as the company carries on with its crusade to protect a slew of "smart connector" patents. |
LG Asks Court For Permission To Sue Silicon Graphics
Monday, August 04, 2006
LG Electronics has asked a judge to give it permission to file a patent infringement lawsuit against Silicon Graphics Inc., relieving LGE from the stay of lawsuits against its bankrupt rival. |
Rambus Ruling Watched Closely By Chip Makers
Friday, August 04, 2006
The legal landscape may look bleak for Rambus Inc. after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s recent antitrust ruling against the technology-licensing company, but Rambus is confident the decision isn’t a death-knell for its related cases. |
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French Tax Raises Money For Drugs—And IP Concerns
As international governments and drug companies struggle to find a balance between protection of intellectual property and the rights of poor nations to access crucial medications, a controversial new French initiative stands to fuel the growing debate by pressuring the pharmaceutical industry to lower its prices. |
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Latest Articles
London Fog Lets Go Of Trademark
Monday, August 21, 2006
Still selling off its assets, bankrupt rainwear maker London Fog Group Inc. has unloaded its famed trademark, with Iconix Brand Group Inc. snapping up the recognizable brand for $30.5 million in cash and $7 million in stock.
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No End In Sight In Plavix Battle
Monday, August 21, 2006
Attorneys spent a second day in court Monday arguing over whether Apotex’ generic version of the blockbuster blood thinner Plavix should be allowed on the market.
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Lengthy Patent Battle Wages On For Microsoft
Monday, August 21, 2006
Timeline Inc. announced Monday that it has terminated a limited license with Microsoft Corp. for use of its patents with the software giant’s SQL Servers, and has asked a federal court to add Microsoft to a patent infringement lawsuit.
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eBay Opinion Doesn’t Affect Preliminary Injunctions, Judge Rules
Monday, August 21, 2006
A federal judge has ruled that a landmark Supreme Court decision involving eBay only relates to permanent injunctions and not preliminary ones.
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Federal Circuit Overturns Jury Verdict Against ACell
Monday, August 21, 2006
The Federal Circuit has overturned a jury verdict that found biotechnology company ACell Inc. liable for patent infringement of a tissue-engineering method for healing wounds and scars, ruling against Cook Biotech Inc. and Purdue Research Foundation.
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Silicon Graphics To Retain Paul Hastings
Monday, August 21, 2006
Silicon Graphics Inc. has requested permission to hire Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP to act as its special intellectual property counsel.
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Courts Write History on Permanent Injunctions In Patent Actions
Monday, August 21, 2006
Although a few more pages have been filled on the subject, there are still more pages that need to be written before the full impact and proper manner of applying the logic set forth in eBay will be understood, say Anthony F. Lo Cicero and Charles R. Macedo of Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP.
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DexCom Scores Stay, Partial Dismissal In Abbott Suit
Friday, August 18, 2006
DexCom Inc. revealed Friday that it received a favorable ruling in a patent infringement dispute with rival Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. over technology related to glucose monitors used by diabetics.
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EchoStar Wins Block Of Damaging DVR Injunction
Friday, August 18, 2006
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Friday blocked a temporary injunction that would have prevented Echostar Communication Corp. from selling some of its digitial video recorders and stopped the service of about 4 million DVRs within 30 days.
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Gloves Come Off In Plavix Battle
Friday, August 18, 2006
Canadian generic drug maker Apotex has accused Bristol-Myers of engaging in illegal secret side deals that led to a Department of Justice investigation into a Plavix settlement agreement.
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