This Note proposes reconceptualizing patents for essential medicines as a government-granted franchise right, in line with their historical status.

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Moderna Inc.’s settlement to end a lawsuit over technology used in its Covid-19 vaccine caps its potential exposure at $2.25 ...

On May 21, 2025, the Federal Circuit “reverse[d] the district court’s denial of Google’s motion and remand[ed] for a new trial on damages.”[1] The decision resulted in an 8-2 vote, with Judges Reyna ...

The last 11 years have taught us much about the Federal Circuit; namely, that a majority of the judges simply do not seem to appreciate software. Given the statements that several have made in ...

“Overall, the data shows that, generally, smaller law firms have more patent proofreading errors in their work than large law firms.” In an ideal world, every patent law firm, from a small practice ...

Opinion: A legal fight between BMW and a non-practicing entity reveals that every cross-border patent dispute may now carry global consequences.

Patent Bots proofread an entire year of issued patents to determine the top patent firms. Somerville, MA: Patent Bots, creator of AI-enabled software for patent attorneys, is pleased to announce its ...

Carolina Academic Press has published the third edition of Professor Amy Landers’ “Understanding Patent Law,” a book that provides a comprehensive grounding in the subject. This edition includes ...

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SecureNet Solutions Group is alleging infringment on its patented surveillance technologies in a lawsuit filed against the ...