There have been many conflicting opinions regarding the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Goldsmith, with some circles claiming that the decision “Changed the Future of Art” and others applauding the Court for providing clarity on fair use in copyright. Given the varied opinions on the […]
The MetaBirkin NFT Project: When the First Amendment Meets Trademark Law
| Posted in Blog | No commentMajor brands such as Nike, Tiffany, Gucci and Lacoste have embraced the emerging market provided by blockchain based technologies such as NFTs and the metaverse. As these markets grow, so do instances of potential trademark infringement by entities and creators looking to carve out their niche in this new market and profit from their early […]
Damages Expert Blog: Let the Jury Select the Royalty Rate
| Posted in Blog | No commentIn this blog, we are discussing the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s March 2021 decision in the Bayer v. Baxalta case and the discretion is provided the jury in selection a reasonable royalty rate for damages calculations. The details of the case involve the Federal Circuit affirming the District Court’s […]
Centripetal Networks v. Cisco Systems
| Posted in Blog | No commentThe 22-day bench trial in the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia concluded last week with a verdict in favor of Centripetal Networks for $1.9 billion in past damages and a running royalty of 10% for three years followed by a 5% royalty for an additional three years. The Centripetal Networks, Inc. v. […]