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Insights

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

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U.S. Patent Infringement: Injunctions Following the Socket Solutions Case

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Patent Marking in the U.S.: VDPP v. Volkswagen and Licensing Settlements

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U.S. Patent Infringement: Evidence Presented by Finesse Wireless

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U.S. Patent Damages: Constellation and EcoFactor

Signing a Contract – Drafting Contracts in the U.S.

FRAND and Anti-Suit Injunctions: Ericsson v. Lenovo

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FRAND Lawsuits in the U.S.: Jurisdiction Under 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 Is "State of the Art" for a Patent in the US?

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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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Digitalization in patent law: DPMA joins WIPO DAS

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patent granting procedures in the USA