IP Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2023

Without the benefit of an appellate court’s reasoned analysis of arguments raised on appeal, IP attorneys and professionals are left grasping for answers from PTAB rulings without knowing for certain whether the PTAB’s construction of obviousness doctrine is proper.

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Complex Discovery

JUNE 10, 2025

Editor’s Note: Technology is no longer a support function in private equity—it’s a strategic imperative. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, the implications are clear: technology isn’t just enhancing value; it’s becoming the value. PE deal volume hit $838.5 billion—a 19.3%

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 14, 2023

The circuit judges vacated the ruling, which found Amazon did not infringe on two AlterWAN patents for internet network technology. The CAFC found the stipulation to be vague and lacking detail, and thus vacated the ruling and sent it back to the district court.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Contract management software and recent technology like artificial intelligence and natural language processing are helping law firms and legal departments confront the many challenges of contracts. Contracts are hard. Both ubiquitous and impenetrable, they are read by many and understood by few.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 11, 2024

DLD Insurance Brokers specializes in serving companies in the construction, real estate, manufacturing, medical device and technology sectors. PCF Insurance Services acquired the insurance business of DLD Insurance Brokers in Irvine, California. PCF Insurance Services is headquartered in Lindon, Utah, …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 23, 2024

Wade has specialized in property/casualty insurance for construction, manufacturing, health care and technology sectors, Hub said in … Hub International Ltd., a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, has acquired Wade Associates, an independent agency with offices in North Carolina.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

On October 4, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed-in-part the claim construction and summary judgment of non-infringement ruling made by the U.S. The patents are unrelated but share a similar specification disclosing a networking technology that allegedly improves upon prior methods of communication.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2025

by BOE Technology. This week in Barks & Bites: American pharmaceutical firm Johnson & Johnson announces $55 billion in U.S.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 18, 2022

District Court for the District of Delaware, which had granted judgment of non-infringement for Ford Motor Company on three patents owned by Ethanol Boosting Systems, LLC and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (EBS). The CAFC, with Chief Judge Moore writing, said the district court’s ruling was based on an erroneous claim construction.

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Construction Technology Litigation 64

Complex Discovery

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Editors Note: The construction industry faces unique and evolving eDiscovery challenges, from managing vast data volumes to safeguarding sensitive communications and project plans. HaystackIDs webcast will provide construction attorneys with a practical blueprint for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline eDiscovery processes.

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Complex Discovery

JUNE 25, 2025

The structural limitations of the dome meant creative engineering: the arena roof was built on the ground and lifted into place, with the arena itself constructed beneath. Workshops and keynotes will focus on tangible strategies to integrate emerging technologies, from document automation to AI-driven litigation analytics.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In 2020, SSI Technologies filed a lawsuit against Dongguan Zhengyang Electronic Mechanical LTD (DZEM), alleging infringement of two patents that covered fuel tank sensor technology. SSI accused DZEM of producing systems to reduce emissions for diesel truck engines that infringed U.S.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 13, 2022

On May 11, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed the claim construction and decision of the United States District Court for the Central District of California to exclude evidence relating to damages but vacated its infringement determination and remanded a case alleging that Hulu, Inc.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s (CAFC’s) “construction of petitioner’s patent claim was unforeseeable and unjustifiable under the circuit’s prior decisions,” thereby constituting a judicial taking of property in violation of the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause.

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Complex Discovery

JUNE 7, 2025

Industry News – Technology Beat The Architecture of Isolation: Cold War Cities and Corporate Silos ComplexDiscovery Staff Estonia’s northeastern coastline harbors one of the most remarkable examples of Cold War secrecy and subsequent transformation in the former Soviet sphere. ” Company Press Release , December 15, 2023.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 6, 2022

District Court for the Central District of California from an appeal by Kingston Technology Company LLC, in which the district court held that Kingston willfully infringed U.S. On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed a decision by the U.S. 6,926,544 (‘544 patent) and awarded $7,515,327.40

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Complex Discovery

JUNE 26, 2025

Designed for legal technology professionals, cybersecurity specialists, and information governance leaders, this discussion emphasized the practical strategies necessary to manage non-traditional electronically stored information (ESI) with defensibility, efficiency, and compliance. What Qualifies as Emerging Data?

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Discovery Technology Cross-Examination Digital Evidence 52

IP Watchdog

APRIL 3, 2023

On March 31, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in Philip Morris Products S.A. International Trade Commission affirming a Section 337 ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that blocked the importation and sale of electronic vape tobacco products infringing patents owned by R.J.

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Construction Evidence Technology Litigation 111

Complex Discovery

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Editor’s Note: Navigating the fine line between thoughtful gestures and ethical missteps in the legal technology industry has never been more critical. As the legal technology industry continues to evolve, the need for clear guidelines on accepting gifts, trips, passes, and donations from vendors becomes increasingly urgent.

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Technology Government and Public Sector Education Pharmaceuticals 59

IP Watchdog

JUNE 15, 2023

The underlying case involves a software engineer, Timothy Smith, who stole trade secrets from StrikeLines, a company that uses proprietary technology to identify private, artificial reefs that individuals construct to attract fish and then sells the coordinates.

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Construction Technology Litigation 98

Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Editor’s Note: As the Russo-Ukrainian Wars large-scale phase enters its 1,018th day, the battlefield remains a dynamic and unforgiving theater of strategic maneuvering and technological innovation. Ukrainian Resilience and Technological Innovations Ukrainian forces, however, have maintained their resilience.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 15, 2023

The underlying case involves a software engineer, Timothy Smith, who stole trade secrets from StrikeLines, a company that uses proprietary technology to identify private, artificial reefs that individuals construct to attract fish and then sells the coordinates.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In our previous blog post, we covered claim construction, Markush Groups, and dependent claim invalidation.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Provisur Technologies, Inc. The Federal Circuit reversed the PTAB on claim construction and also found that the Board misapplied CAFC precedent on the level of public dissemination required before printed publications can qualify as prior art. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in Weber, Inc.

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Construction Precedent Technology Litigation 72

Complex Discovery

APRIL 26, 2025

His perspective aligns with broader concerns surrounding venture dynamics, as highlighted by Freestyle Capitals Maria Palma, who emphasized the swift technological advancements and the pressure on investors to maintain pace.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential ruling in Sequoia Technology, LLC v. reversing part of a District of Delaware ruling invalidating digital storage patent claims owned by Sequoia under 35 U.S.C. §

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Construction Technology Litigation 72

IP Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

The district court’s decision highlights a clear tension between claim construction and enablement that, if left to stand, could permit pharmaceutical companies to block lower-cost generic medications with patents they did not actually invent.

Technology 52

Technology Pharmaceuticals Construction Evidence 52

Attorney at Work

MAY 28, 2022

While you may have great credentials and impressive accomplishments, a lackluster construction will render you virtually indistinguishable from the other lawyers your prospects are considering. If you’re not ready to go that far afield, here are seven steps you can take right now to infuse authenticity and some fresh ideas into your bio: 1.

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Legally Speaking

MARCH 12, 2023

Technology advancements are altering how people work. These developments have aided attorneys in developing profitable and effective legal practices, demonstrating that technology is unquestionably improving legal practice. Unfortunately, some legal professionals have been reluctant to adopt these innovations. What is Get Tech Smart?

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Lawmatics

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we look ahead to 2024, emerging dynamics like economic factors, talent retention, and technology adoption present potential profitability challenges for law firms. From economic shifts to the integration of emerging technologies, the challenges are as diverse as they are significant. Read more: Does SEO Work for Law Firms?

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

Following a claim construction hearing, the district court found that the disputed (1) “code”/“application” limitations and (2) “system” limitations of the patents-in-suit were invalid as indefinite. The CAFC concluded that the disputed claim limitations were not drafted in means-plus-function format, and therefore 35 U.S.C. § Patent Nos.

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Construction Litigation Technology 105

Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Baron, explores the current state of LLMs in legal discovery and evaluates their potential against established methods such as technology-assisted review (TAR). Currently, the legal community has embraced technology-assisted review (TAR) as a reliable method for managing large-scale document reviews. Grossman, Gordon V.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 31, 2022

On August 31, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision in INVT SPE LLC v.

Construction 72

Construction Evidence Technology Litigation 72

Attorney at Work

AUGUST 17, 2022

The most common security policies cover disaster recovery planning, acceptable use criteria, and password construction guidelines. Mainly, though, they boost your ability to take a byte out of cybercrime and to prevent technical glitches from creating major disruptions. Monitor the “dark web.”

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CaseFox

APRIL 12, 2023

Embrace technology Technology can be a powerful tool for legal department management. From matter management software to document automation tools, there are numerous technologies available to help streamline legal processes and improve efficiency.

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Law Sites

MARCH 18, 2024

We used a technology called optical character recognition (“OCR”) to extract all the case text from the scanned images. OCR technology is much improved, and it’s not too hard to redo the OCR to get better results. The real contribution was constructing the robust “plumbing” through which we could deliver the data to others.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2024

and Mach7 Technologies, Inc. Since AI Visualize’s Amended Complaint provided no further information about the eligibility of the claims and neither party asked for claim construction, the district court reviewed the eligibility of the claims and concluded they were all ineligible. AI Visualize sued Nuance Communications, Inc.

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