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November 27, 2017
NEXT 2017
On November 17, 2017, the New York State Science and Technology Law Center co-hosted the NEXT Conference, focusing on technology, manufacturing and biotech, with the Central New York Biotech Accelerator, CASE, and TDO. The all-day event included keynotes, workshops, and a technology showcase at the Syracuse University Sheraton. The morning… Read More»
Read MoreNovember 15, 2017
Building a BAIL Team
On November 10th, the Blackstone LaunchPad presented a BAIL Workshop at Syracuse University. What is BAIL? BAIL stands for banker, accountant, insurance, and lawyer, and Blackstone recommends every new business or startup form a good relationship with each team member. At the workshop, banks were represented by Ben Alexander, Commercial… Read More»
Read MoreMay 23, 2017
Researching The 2011 America Invents Act (AIA)
In an effort to weed out invalid patents, the 2011 America Invents Act provided a new proceeding that enables third parties to challenge the validity of newly issued patents. Professor Shubha Ghosh, the Crandall Melvin Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law, is gathering data about these proceedings.… Read More»
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2017
The Supreme Court Revisits Patent Venue
On December 14, 2016, the Supreme Court granted cert in TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods. This widely anticipated case brings to the front the question of patent venue and the problem of “Forum selling,” the alleged practice of some jurisdictions creating a favorable environment for litigation and its benefits for… Read More»
Read MoreThoughts On Samsung v. Apple, Part Two
On December 6, 2016, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Samsung in its ongoing litigation with Apple over infringement of four design patents covering the iPhone. A jury found in favor of Apple and awarded $ 399 million in damages for the infringement of the patents on the design… Read More»
Read MoreOctober 24, 2016
Thoughts on Samsung v. Apple
On October 11, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Samsung v. Apple, a closely watched case involving how to calculate damages for infringement of a design patent. The result of this case will undoubtedly affect design patent litigation and jump start discussion of design patent law. In… Read More»
Read MoreApril 6, 2016
Thoughts On Senate Passing Trade-Secrets Bill
Through a nearly unanimous vote, the Senate passed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 on April 4, creating a civil cause of action in federal court for misappropriation of trade secret.
Read MoreCuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC v. Lee
On April 25, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a patent case that has implications for the integrity of the patent system. At issue is the continued viability of the most comprehensive reform of the patent system since 1952, the America Invents Act.
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