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Appellate Law

Tackling Teva and More at the U.S. Supreme Court

MCC: On January 20, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in the closely watched Teva Pharmaceuticals v. Sandoz case. Can you give us some background on the case and talk about what was at stake and what was decided? Dragseth: Teva had sued Sandoz on its patent covering a method for...

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Technology

Making The Most Of Post-Grant Proceedings

Editor: Fish is one of most active firms involved with post-grant proceedings and has played a pivotal role in shaping this important new field of IP practice. Tell us more about the work you are doing. Renner: Post-grant proceedings truly are hybrids. In response, we are creating...

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Intellectual Property

Keeping Up With The ITC

Editor: You’ve been litigating at the ITC since the early-90s and have handled over 30 cases, which is a staggering number. How has the forum changed over the years, and do you think its popularity will continue to grow? McKeon: When I started litigating cases in the ITC there were under...

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Intellectual Property

Changes Ahead For NPE Patent Litigation

Editor: Share a little bit with us about your practice at Fish & Richardson and some recent successes.  Scherkenbach: My practice is focused on complex high-technology litigation with a particular emphasis on computer software, semiconductors and medical devices. I earned my BS degree...

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Intellectual Property

How To Use EU/German Litigation As Part Of A U.S. Patent Enforcement Strategy

Editor: How does German patent litigation differ from patent litigation in the United States? Peterreins: The German patent litigation system is different in many respects from the U.S. patent litigation system. While this does not mean that the German system is better than the U.S. system, it...

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Department of Justice (DOJ)

Lessons Learned From The Mark Cuban Insider Trading Trial

Editor: Share a little bit with us about your practice at Fish & Richardson and some of your most recent successes. Melsheimer: I have a broad, national trial practice focused on business and IP litigation, with much of my work in Texas. I’ve been fortunate to be involved in many...

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Is The ITC Right For Your Patent Enforcement Actions?

Editor: Fish & Richardson is the top firm practicing before the ITC with 25 percent of all active cases. Tell us about your ITC practice. McKeon: My ITC practice focuses on representing high tech companies - both complainants and respondents - that are embroiled in significant patent disputes...

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