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RPX: The Berkheimer/Aatrix Effect is Real

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
My partner Anthony Fuga is providing excellent analysis on the latest Section 101 cases and issues at the Holland & Knight Section 101 Blog, which he edits and does a substantial amount of the writing for. His latest post provides valuable insight into how district courts are approaching Section 101 cases since the Federal Circuit’s … Continue Reading

Judge Lindberg Memorial Service

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Northern District of Illinois is holding a memorial service in remembrance of the Honorable George W. Lindberg on Thursday, June 20, 2019, beginning at 3:00 p.m. The service is being held in the James Benton Parsons Memorial Courtroom on the 29th floor of the Everett McKinley Dirksen Courthouse. The service will be followed by a reception on the … Continue Reading

Liquid Cannabis Patent Survives Section 101 Challenge

By Anthony Fuga on Posted in Legal News
By: Anthony J Fuga|Taite R McDonald|Michael Obeiter The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado on April 17, 2019, upheld United Cannabis Corp.’s (UCANN) patent claims concerning a liquid cannabinoid formulation, “wherein at least 95% of the total cannabinoids is a specified cannabinoid or combination of them.”1 Pure Hemp challenged the claims in an early … Continue Reading

Seeking Questions for PTO Director Iancu

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
I am honored to announce that I will be interviewing U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Director Andrei Iancu at the kickoff session of this year’s Rocky Mountain IP Institute in Denver, Colorado. First, I invite you to join me – register here. I have attended and spoken at the Institute for years and firmly believe … Continue Reading

Patent Reform: New Bipartisan Framework for Section 101 Eligibility Introduced in Congress

By Anthony Fuga on Posted in Legal News
Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), along with Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), and Steve Stivers (R-Ohio), have unveiled a bipartisan and bicameral framework on Section 101 patent reform. The framework, released last week, is short – only one page – but the intent is clear: temper the Section 101-based rejections … Continue Reading

IPLAC Annual Meeting

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is holding its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 with a reception at 5:30pm CDT and dinner following at 6:00pm CDT at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe. All IPLAC members with 2019-20 dues paid are invited, but you must RSVP here by 5:00 pm … Continue Reading

CLE – Patent Infringement Letters: New Considerations & Best Practices for Sending & Receiving Demand Letters

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
In light of new case law and an uptick in patent filings, and in particular cease & desist letters, I am presenting a Strafford live webinar titled, “Patent Infringement Letters: New Considerations and Best Practices for Senders and Recipients.” The program is being held on Thursday, May 16, from 12:00pm-1:30pm CT. If you follow the … Continue Reading

CLE: Emerging Technologies: A Discussion of the Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence, Driverless Vehicles & Blockchain

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On Thursday, April 18, 2019, beginning at 6:00pm, with registration open at 5:30pm and networking following the program, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago’s (IPLAC) Young Members Committee is hosting a panel discussion hitting on the biggest emerging technologies – artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and blockchain. Ice Miller’s Shyla Jones is moderating an impressive … Continue Reading

CLE: Can My Blockchain Do That? A Discussion of Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On Thursday, April 4, 2019, beginning at 5:15pm, with registration open at 4:45pm, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a panel discussion on blockchain technology, with a focus on the value of developing and patenting blockchain and the impact of blockchain technology as it is currently being used, including the VAKT … Continue Reading

CLE – Judicial Firsts: Trailblazers on the Federal Bench

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
As part of the Northern District of Illinois’ continuing 200th anniversary celebration, the Northern District of Illinois Court Historical Association, the Seventh Circuit Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association are hosting a program on March 20, 2019 from 3:00-4:30 pm CT in courtroom 2525 highlighting federal judicial trailblazers: Chief Judge Ruben Castillo – First … Continue Reading

CLE: Future of Patents After Oil States

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 1:15-2:45pm CT, John Marshall’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law is hosting George Mason Law Professor Adam Mossoff for a discussion of the implication of the Supreme Court’s decision holding that patents are public rights which can be taken back by the government, in this case via … Continue Reading

Infringement on the rise: 35% of brands suffer Industrial Design infringement

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
Clarivate’s Karl Doane wrote the below article focusing upon trade dress and industrial design searching and its increasing import. If you have an article you would like published on the Chicago IP Litigation blog, please reach out. I am glad to consider submissions. Infringement on the rise: 35% of brands suffer Industrial Design infringement By: … Continue Reading

Welcome to the Northern District of Illinois’ Newest Magistrate Judges

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
After Magistrate Judge Mason’s retirement and Magistrate Judge Rowland’s nomination to the district court, the Northern District has selected Jeffrey Cummings and Sunil Harjani to become magistrate judges. Both have strong, diverse experience and will be excellent additions to the bench. And kudos to the Northern District for moving so quickly while the Court is … Continue Reading

CLE: IP for Agriculture and Plants with IPLAC

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On March 14, 2019, from 12-1pm CT, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a collaborative discussion regarding agriculture and plant intellectual property. Speakers include: Audrey Charles, Patent Agent and Trademark Administrator, Ball Horticultural Company; Diana Horvath, President, 2Blades Foundation; and Laura Labeots, Partner, Husch Blackwell, LLP. The event is being held … Continue Reading

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR IPLAC CREATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is seeking nominations for its 2019 Creator of the Year Award.  The Award honors those who have made a significant creative contribution in one or more of the following substantive areas of intellectual property law: Patent:  An invention or group of inventions having technological significance and an important … Continue Reading

CLE: Northern District of Illinois Kicks Off 200th Anniversary Celebrations

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On March 1, 2019 from 3:00 – 6:00pm, the Northern District of Illinois Court Historical Association is hosting a bicentennial celebration for the Court at the Harold Washington Library Center; 400 South State Street. Emmy Award and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist Phil Rogers, who has covered the Court for decades, will offer remarks and … Continue Reading

CLE: Is Patent Bar Registration Biased Against Women When it Comes to Design Patents?

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On March 1, 2019 from 12-1:15 the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a presentation by Cardozo School of Law Professor Christopher Buccafusco on how the Patent Office’s technical education requirements, while reasonable for utility patent prosecution, are biased against women with respect to design patents. Professor Buccafusco paper on this topic, … Continue Reading

CLE: John Marshall “Patent Wars” Presentation

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
John Marshall’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy is hosting Minnesota Law Professor Thomas Cotter to discuss topics from his book Patent Wars on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 beginning at 1:15. Cotter’s talk promises to focus upon the unknown impact of the patent monopoly on innovation and key issues in current patent debates. Here … Continue Reading

IPLAC Annual Federal Judiciary Dinner

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting its 124th annual dinner honoring the federal judiciary on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Standard Club, in Chicago.  The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. IPLAC will honor Federal Circuit Chief Judge Sharon Prost … Continue Reading

John Marshall CLE – Standard Essential Patents

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
John Marshall is hosting a seminar on October 6, 2018 from 9:00am until 4:30pm CT on a hot and growing topic in US patent law – Standard Essential Patents. Register here. Here is John Marshall’s explanation of the program: The development and licensing of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) underpin so many aspects of modern life—from … Continue Reading

Two Open N.D. Illinois Magistrate Positions

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Northern District is accepting applications for two full-time United States Magistrate Judge positions. One Magistrate Judge position is stationed in the Eastern Division, at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse at Chicago, Illinois. The second Magistrate Judge position is stationed in the Western Division, at the Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse at … Continue Reading
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