Intellectual Property News and Reports

Becoming Influential in the State Legislative Process By James B. Gehrke, JD First Edition Copyright 2005 Download a sample of the Guide Request a complementary copy for your personal use. The American system of government functions primarily as a result... Read more →

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. ("Dorel") sued Graco Children's Products, Inc., ("Graco") for patent infringement, seeking a jury trial. Dorel is the exclusive licensee of U.S. Patent No. 6,550,862 ("the '862 patent") and continuing U.S. Patent No. 6,612,649 ("the '649 patent"),... Read more →

Illinois Trade Secret Case The judgment is affirmed to the extent that it dismisses the counterclaim against Hecny Hong Kong and all of Hecny U.S.’s claims based on misappropriation of trade secrets. The decision not to issue an injunction enforcing... Read more →

Because the Commission erred in its interpretation of one limitation of claim 1 of the ’184 patent, this court reverses the Commission’s interpretation of the relevant claim element, vacates its summary determination of noninfringement, and remands for further proceedings consistent... Read more →

In conclusion, because substantial evidence does not support the jury verdicts of non-infringement and invalidity of the ’553 and ’329 patents, this court reverses those verdicts. The case is remanded to the district court for a determination of damages. Download... Read more →