Fordham IP Research

Acuitas Therapeutics settled a COVID-19 vaccine related lawsuit against CureVac. Acuitas claimed its scientists should have been named co-inventors of patents covering technology used in mRNA based shots. (MF) reuters.com/legal/litigati…

Pfizer and BioNTech seek to invalidate Moderna’s patents, while Moderna seeks damages for infringement of its vaccine patents in the UK. (JW) news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/pharma-…

A new bill proposes that the federal government creates a publicly-available dataset and testbed for US-based AI development. CS. commerce.senate.gov/services/files…

The dangers AI poses in ability create a real conflict between discerning reality and fiction (MC). pbs.org/newshour/show/…

The case is Shine TV Ltd. v. MasterChef LLC bloomberglaw.com/document/X1Q6O…

The producer of MasterChef is seeking up to $2 million for each counterfeiting violation from MasterChef LLC, which allegedly sold fake MasterChef products on its website. CS. news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/mas…

FTC poised to adopt ban on non-compete provisions that prohibit switching jobs within an industry. Taking knowledge to a new company could make workers much more valuable, and costly. (AR) news.bloomberglaw.com/product/blaw/b…

Software company Splunk convinced a jury that a competitor copied its flagship software product. Its damages award: $1 (Splunk wanted nearly $155 million). (MB) news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/spl…

Oakland, California intends to rename its airport "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport." San Francisco sued in federal court, claiming the new name would violate their trademark rights and cause confusion among travelers. (MF) reuters.com/legal/litigati…

Nestlé's free rider "gray market goods" case is over. Nestlé entered into a settlement agreement with Ultra over its importation of products containing the Nestlé marks, including Nescafe "Clasico" coffee products to the U.S. without a license. (AR) plus.lexis.com/newsstand/law3…

LeBron James' tattoo artist lost a copyright lawsuit over tattoo designs appearing in a video game, with a Cleveland jury ruling James could grant permission. The companies argued an "implied license" defense with James' likeness. (RAS) Learn More Here: news.bloomberglaw.com/product/blaw/b…

In the fast-developing world of AI, Amazon is accused of ignoring labor and IP laws in order to keep up with its competitors. (RM) law360.com/ip/articles/18…

Bank of America's trademark registration for its E.R.I.C.A. virtual banking assistant does not infringe App-maker's mark because he failed to show his mark was used in commerce. (AR) bloomberglaw.com/bloomberglawne…

Trends in the fashion industry often result in similarities among different brands. Ugg claims that Steve Madden copied their slipper line resulting in customer confusion and dilution of their mark. (JC) bloomberglaw.com/product/blaw/b…

A man who claims he invented post-its sue MLB and StubHub for patent infringement. The patent prevents consumers from taking unauthorized screenshots of digital tickets. (JL) Read more here: bloomberglaw.com/product/blaw/b…

“Wolfman” actor alleges Paramount used his likeness without consent in Top Gun: Maverick sequel, calling the studio an “unapologetic, chronic” infringer. The suit claims that a key scene featuring his image misled viewers. (AB) news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/par…

LeBron's tattoo artist loses copyright suit against Take-Two, creators of NBA 2K. A jury found that Take-Two had an implied license to depict James' tattoos, based on an agreement with the NBA and its players' union to use his likeness in the games. (NC) reuters.com/legal/litigati…

Parents at the Covenant School, site of a school shooting in 2023, want to block publication of the shooter's writings, asserting that they hold the copyright. Others argue that the writings are public records and should be released immediately. (MF) apnews.com/article/nashvi…

The Grammy-nominated country singer has been sued by a member of the wedding band Jellyroll for trademark infringement. (RS) usatoday.com/story/entertai…

US demands greater transparency from China on IP protection amid escalating trade tensions. Officials cite concerns over judicial transparency and new infringement forms like live-streaming sales of counterfeit goods. (NC) bloomberg.com/news/articles/…