District Court Awards §285 Sanctions Against Patent Owner For Arguments Made To PTAB In Preliminary Response

Game and Technology (GAT) filed a patent infringement complaint against Wargaming, a foreign entity, on July 9, 2015. There was a dispute over whether service was ever effectuated. Ultimately, in February 2016, Wargaming’s counsel waived service in exchange for an extension of time to answer. Then, over a year later, on March 13, 2017, Wargaming filed an IPR petition.

In the preliminary response, GAT first argued that Wargaming’s petition was time barred as filed one […]

By | May 4th, 2021 ||

Taste The Lawsuit: Wrigley Brings Trademark Infringement Claim

On May 3, 2021, WM Wrigley Jr. Company (“Wrigley”) filed a complaint against a host of cannabis companies and their respective owners (collectively “Defendants”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging trademark infringement, dilution, and unfair competition. Wrigley is the owner of many famous trademarks that are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), including SKITTLES, STARBURST, and LIFE SAVERS (collectively the “Marks”). Wrigley’s trademark infringement claim […]

By | May 3rd, 2021 ||

Environmental Patent Litigation

Patent litigation can be a powerful tool for improving the environment and protecting the planet. Read on if this sentence sounds crazy. Read on if you think patent litigation only fills the coffers of large companies by eliminating competition.

Yes, corporations tend to bring patent litigations seeking near term financial returns to benefit shareholders–often to the detriment of the planet and environment. Yes, patent litigation, as currently understood and implemented, is particularly capitalistic. Companies sue […]

By | April 20th, 2021 ||