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Taylor Swift defeats Florida poet’s plagiarism lawsuit
Taylor Swift defeated a Florida poet Kimberly Marasco's plagiarism lawsuit in federal court, with dismissal upheld by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.
US Supreme Court takes up Pepsi ‘Mtn Dew Rise’ trademark dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Rise Brewing's appeal against PepsiCo over alleged trademark infringement of the Mtn Dew Rise energy drink.
Patent and trademark – Patent infringement suits to remain in EDVA
Fleet Connect Solutions' patent infringement suits against Xirgo Technologies remain in EDVA after the court denied defendants' transfer motion to Illinois.
Patent and trademark – News publication enjoined from rebranding itself as “The Star”
The Washington Star Company obtained a TRO in EDVA to prevent Notus Media from rebranding as The Star, citing likelihood of confusion under trademark law.
Judge blocks NOTUS from renaming itself the Star after trademark complaint
A federal judge in Northern Virginia blocked NOTUS from rebranding as the Star, citing trademark issues with the Washington Star name.
Louis Vuitton sues Maryland casino over bag promotions
Louis Vuitton filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Maryland Live! Casino alleging unauthorized use of its signature designs and unfair competition.
Patent and trademark – Several claims found to be ineligible for patent protection
BitHarmony's patent claims against Amazon were partially dismissed in EDVA for covering ineligible abstract ideas without inventive concepts.
Patent and trademark – Amazon largely prevails on patent claims
Amazon largely prevails on patent infringement claims in EDVA, securing summary judgment on noninfringement and no willful infringement findings.
Intellectual Property – Default vacated in patent infringement suit
The western district of virginia court vacated default against Iron Force and Montana Post Driver LLC in a patent infringement suit citing meritorious defenses and prompt action.
Intellectual Property – Plaintiff lacks standing to pursue cybersquatting claim
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. lacks standing under the Federal Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act to pursue its claim in EDVA.
Civil Practice – Rule 12(b)(6) motion can’t be granted simply because its unopposed
The 4th Circuit vacated a district court dismissal that was based solely on plaintiffs' failure to oppose a Rule 12(b)(6) motion in a misappropriation case.
Contract – IP suit barred by prior settlement
Clear Touch's federal intellectual property suit against Ockers barred by prior settlement dismissing all counterclaims, affirmed by the 4th Circuit.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Negligence and Tort – E-bike collision leads to neck injury, psoriasis flare
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – ‘Daydreaming’ driver hit plaintiff walking by road
- Motor Vehicle Negligence 92-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries in vehicle accident
- Medical Malpractice – Patient dies after alleged improper medicine admin
Legal Tech
- AI in practice: How new technology is affecting litigation practice
- Experts foresee legal malpractice risk for those who eschew AI
- Legal Decoder launches AI-powered billing analytics interface
Opinion Digests
- Sanctions – Court vacates order suspending attorney’s admission to bar
- Criminal – Defendant fails to show alleged sentencing error was plainly wrong
- Tort – Dutch company accused of stealing American intellectual property
- Criminal – Court upholds manual cell phone searches at border
- Criminal – Court didn’t err in allowing attorney to represent himself
- Immigration – Immigration court violated man’s due process rights
- Arbitration – District court erred when it confirmed untimely petition to confirm award
