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The High Cost of Settlement: Patentees May Be Prevented from Re-Litigating Claim Construction Issues Decided in Previously Settled Litigation
Patentees need to be aware that if they sue multiple entities at different times and in different courts for patent infringement, they may be “stuck” with the claim construction rendered by the first court in later litigations. As a result, patentees must carefully consider both the venue and order in which they face their opponents.
A patentee may believe that several different products, produced by different parties, are infringing his patent and, because of this, may wish to sue the entities responsible for those products at different times. Patentees will often sue one of the smaller entities first with the hope of building a war chest (either through settlement or judgment) for later, more expensive litigations.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.