BNA INSIGHTS: Predicting the Future of Patent Misuse Remedies

A common-law defense to patent infringement is the “patent misuse” doctrine, which is designed to remedy anticompetitive actions of…

BNA INSIGHTS: Are File-Sharing Willful Infringers Now a Judicially Protected Class?

Sony BMG Music Entertainment v. Tenenbaum 1 did what no court ever did before. It held unconstitutional a jury award of statutory damages even though the award was…

PTO Unveils Patent Pendency Dashboard; Director Kappos Recaps First Year Accomplishments

Patent and Trademark Office Director David J. Kappos, in a half-hour conference call with the press Sept. 8, recapped the major initiatives the agency has implemented since he took over the position in…

House Passes Bill to Finance Improvements in Energy Efficiency by Homeowners

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House of Representatives Sept. 16 approved legislation that would authorize $5 billion over five years for two…