This week, the Federal Circuit issued crucial opinions on patent rights, determining that patents must be granted with exclusionary rights for reasonable royalty claims. Additionally, they corrected a Texas court's assessment regarding public accessibility in a trade secret case. The article also discusses corporate legal developments, including Ericsson and Lenovo's cross-licensing deal, Nokia's patent lawsuits against Asian manufacturers post-settlement with Amazon, and Lamar Jackson's trademark opposition against Troy Aikman. Moreover, the Sixth Circuit's opinion on data privacy protections under the Video Privacy Protection Act is noted, alongside OpenAI’s advocacy for AI copyright exceptions in the UK.
The Federal Circuit clarified that patents must have exclusionary rights to secure provisional rights to royalties, impacting future patent and licensing agreements.
Nokia's patent suits against Asian device makers come after its recent settlement with Amazon, marking a strategic move in its IP enforcement efforts.
Congress may need to revisit the Video Privacy Protection Act to ensure data privacy aligns with modern technological standards amid divided court opinions.
OpenAI's push for broader copyright exceptions in the UK highlights the significant intersection of AI innovation and legal frameworks across Europe.
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