The Federal Circuit upheld PTAB rulings invalidating patent claims by Koninklijke KPN NV, concerning methods for regulating telecom network access. The decision solidifies the board’s earlier findings
Two appellate courts have questioned whether buying ad keywords for competitor names constitutes trademark use. These rulings could alter how courts address internet-era infringement claims.
The Pennsylvania State University is pursuing a trademark case against an online retailer selling goods with retro logos. The trial may redefine how courts interpret trademark infringement.
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed PTAB findings that Centripetal Networks' patent claims for network security technologies were obvious, limiting their enforceability.