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The Debate over the Protect-IP Act and SOPA

The Internet is abuzz with discussions about Congress's latest proposed legislation to address the ever-growing problem of online copyright infringement.


Federal Circuit "Fixes" Inequitable Conduct Law

In an en banc decision, the Federal Circuit narrowed the materiality test for inequitable conduct to "but-for materiality" as a general matter.


Judge Finds Joinder of Divergent Accused Infringers Improper

In Interval Licensing, LLC v. AOL, Inc., several of the defendants moved to sever or dismiss the actions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a).


Articles »

An Update on Delaware Standards for Discovery Issues

By Chad S.C. Stover

Several important developments in the District of Delaware fundamentally change the procedures that litigants should expect.


First-Sale Doctrine Only Applies to Goods Made in America

By Andrew Berger

In its most recent ruling, the Second Circuit has done little to clear the cloud of uncertainty over gray-market goods.


Obtaining Preliminary Injunctions in Open-Source Cases

By S. Christian Platt, Bob B. Chen, and Kenneth Newton

Where the presumption of irreparable harm no longer applies, showing such harm and obtaining a preliminary injunction will be difficult for open-source plaintiffs.


Announcements

Young Lawyers' FAQ

The Young Lawyers' Subcommittee has created an FAQ for young IP litigation attorneys. Submit questions to the chairs of the subcommittee by clicking here.


TRO Procedure Project

The Trade Secrets Subcommittee has collected information about the practices and procedures followed in various jurisdictions with regard to interlocutory relief.


Join a Patents Litigation Subcommittee Teleconference

The Patents Subcommittee is planning a teleconference featuring patent litigators, and you can take part.


Seeking Contributors

The Intellectual Property Litigation Committee is looking for authors for articles about IP and related cases. Contact an editor (below) for more information.



 
Intellectual Property Litigation Leadership

Chairs Web Editors Newsletter Editors

Joseph Drayton

New York, NY


Erick Howard

San Francisco, CA


Stephanie P. Skaff

San Francisco, CA


Joseph G. Adams

Phoenix, AZ


David Harris

New York, NY


Chad S.C. Stover

Wilmington, DE

Steven Gardner

Winston-Salem, NC


Bradford P. Lyerla

Chicago, IL