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Nike vs. Lululemon: The Battle Over Flyknit Technology

Brett Trout

Brett Trout Nikes reputation as an industry leader in athletic footwear is built on a foundation of innovation and aggressive protection of its intellectual property. Nikes History of Defending Its Patents Nike is no stranger to intellectual property lawsuits. The lawsuit was settled in 2021.

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Why You Need a Patent Attorney Skilled in Both Prosecution and Litigation

Brett Trout

Brett Trout In the world of intellectual property, securing a patent is just the beginning. The real challenge often lies in defending that patent. As the type of attorney who writes patents is typically not the same type of attorney who fights patents in court, finding a patent attorney who does both can be difficult.

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Nintendo’s Aggressive Intellectual Property Strategy: A Case Study in Patent Enforcement

Brett Trout

Recently, the companys aggressive enforcement of its intellectual property (IP) has taken center stage, with high-profile lawsuits targeting game modders, emulator developers, and companies like Pocketpair, the creators of Palworld. A well-drafted patent can deter infringement before litigation even begins.

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Using a Contingent Fee Attorney to Avoid the High Cost of Patent Litigation

Brett Trout

Brett Trout The Cost of Defending Your Patent As an inventor or patent holder, your intellectual property represents years of hard work, creativity, and financial expenditures. A contingent fee arrangement means your attorneys fees are tied to the success of your case.

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When Your Patent Case Turns Into a Fraud Case That Turns Into a Defamation Case

Brett Trout

Brett Trout Patent litigation is often complex and high-stakes, but the case involvingLeigh Rothschild, Starbucks, and attorney Rachael Lamkinhas taken an unusual turn, morphing from a patent infringement lawsuit into allegations of fraud, and now, a defamation battle? from defendants through AT.

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What is the Difference Between a Good Patent and a Bad Patent?

Brett Trout

In fact,no two patent attorneys would draft the same patent for the same invention. One attorney might build a tall, narrow tower with thick wallsa highly specific claim thats hard to attack but easy to walk around. But heres the truth that savvy inventors and business owners come to learn: not all patents are created equal.

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2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting

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CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Intellectual Property Law Section. The Intellectual Property Law Section hosts a podcast where they talk about their member benefits, publications, and their new program ‘IP Without Borders’. Hosted by Norman Rodich with guests Jennifer Keller and US Department of Justice attorney Thomas Greene}.