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Ford Faces USD 8.1 million Infringement Lawsuit, Jennifer Lopez Sued over Infringing Photograph and US Copyright and Patent Offices Asked to Study Infringement by States

Ford faces a major copyright infringement lawsuit for alleged unauthorised use of music in advertisements. Jennifer Lopez is sued over sharing a photographer’s image on Instagram. The US Copyright and Patent Offices have been asked to study state government infringement after a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Ex-parte Injunction Vacated Due to Lack of Prima-Facie Case of Infringement

The Delhi High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a patent infringement matter, emphasising the plaintiff’s failure to establish a prima-facie case. The judgment highlights the importance of proving inventive steps and the limits of patent rights in India.

“Thank You” AT&T and CitiGroup

This post explores the trademark litigation between Citigroup and AT&T concerning the use of THANKYOU. It highlights the legal arguments, counterclaims, and eventual resolution, while referencing comparable intellectual property disputes.

TiVo and Patent Infringement

TiVo has sued Samsung for allegedly infringing four of its multimedia technology patents, targeting both set-top boxes and mobile devices. This litigation highlights TiVo’s ongoing strategy to protect its intellectual property amid evolving market dynamics.

Smartflash takes a $ 532.9 Mn worth bite of Apple

A Texas jury has ordered Apple to pay USD 532.9 million to Smartflash after finding iTunes infringed three patents. The case illustrates the complexities of patent litigation involving non-practicing entities.

InterDigital Loses Patent Infringement Suits against Microsoft & ZTE

InterDigital lost its patent infringement suits against Microsoft and ZTE after the US Court of Appeals upheld the rejection of its claims. The decision addresses long-standing disputes over mobile technology patents and impacts ongoing litigation strategies.