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Insights

A look across the pond – information and news from US IP law.

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US patent infringement: Injunctions following the Socket Solutions case

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Patent Marking in the USA: VDPP v. Volkswagen and licence settlements

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US patent infringement: Case presented by Finesse Wireless

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US patent damages: Constellation and EcoFactor

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FRAND and Anti-Suit Injunctions: Ericsson v. Lenovo

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FRAND litigation in the US: Jurisdiction following Samsung v ZTE

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FCC Covered List 2026: Inverters and Robotics

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Invention disclosures from the USA

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Impact of royalty payments on customs duties payable when importing goods into the USA

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What is a Trade Secret in the US?

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What is an Inter Partes Review (IPR)?

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Where to File Patent Infringement Cases in the US

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How to Calculate Damages in Patent Infringement Cases

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What Is an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS)?

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Can Software Be Patented in the US?

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How to Obtain Trademark Protection in the US

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What is a design patent?

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What is a utility patent?

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What Is a Restriction Requirement?

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What do “state of the art” and “prior art” mean in US patent law?

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What is a USPTO Office Action?

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Settlement of IP infringement cases through mediation

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What is the PTAB

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Digitization in patent law: DPMA joins WIPO DAS

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Patent granting procedures in the USA