January/February

With patent litigation expenses on the rise, accused infringers seek effective tools to curb abusive lawsuits brought by patent trolls. This article explores using the fee-shifting provision of 35 U.S.C. § 285 as one such tool, particularly in light of recent Supreme Court decisions that have made it easier to obtain fee awards.

False Marking and the AIA

Protect your idea with a copyright, patent, or trademark

All a Matter of Timing

A Patent Special Master’s Perspective

Copyright law is changing dramatically. Free online resources are growing to meet practitioner needs. The Copyright Litigation Handbook provides an overview of a wide range of free resources for copyright practitioners.

People, businesses, and transactions increasingly cross borders. When a dispute arises, lawyers need to know whether a federal court will have diversity jurisdiction over the ensuing lawsuit.

Practical Steps Toward Responsible Environmental Stewardship