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On December 12, David Prange and Bryan Mechell will present on the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) seminar, “Strategies for Licensing AI: A Litigation Perspective.” They will explore the unique challenges of licensing AI-powered software and share best practices for negotiating MSAs, statements of work, and other license agreements involving AI. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gbS6fqqk. #AILicensing #LegalInsights #LicensingAI

We’re proud to announce a significant win for our client, U.S. Merchants, in a long-standing trade dress infringement case brought by National Presto Industries.   On November 12, 2024, the Eighth Circuit upheld the District of Minnesota’s earlier decision, finding that National Presto lacked trade dress in its parabolic heater design. The appellate court had "no difficulty" affirming that National Presto’s trade dress claim was unsupported, citing the lack of direct consumer evidence and the prevalence of similar components used by competitors.   This ruling concludes nearly six years of litigation, reinforcing U.S. Merchants' ability to compete and innovate in the marketplace without disruption.   Congratulations to our team, Christopher Larus, William Manske, Emily Tremblay, Jessica Gutierrez, and Travis K. Waller!   Read more about this decision: https://lnkd.in/gaPFsiWR. #AppellateVictory #TradeDressLitigation

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember the lives lost and stand united in support of the transgender community. We will continue to advocate for a world where everyone is free to live authentically and without fear. #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance

Join Matthew Cardosi, Linda Banks, and Tyler Simmons on December 11 as they present on the Boston Bar Association webinar, “2024 Year in Review: eDiscovery and Artificial Intelligence.” They will explore top trends and developments in eDiscovery and AI, along with the case law, software, and related tools that shaped these developments. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gu59E7fB. #AI #EDiscovery #AritificalIntelligence

Does the use of an F1 sponsor’s trademarks in a biographical account of the Team Principal’s time with the driving team constitute trademark infringement, or is it protected under the First Amendment? The Central District of California recently tackled this question in Haas Automation v. Guenther Steiner. In their Daily Journal article, David Martinez and Navin R. break down this key decision and its impact on balancing brand rights with expressive content. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gDYdtGVF. #TrademarkLaw #FirstAmendment #CreativeExpression #IPLaw #LegalInsights

We were honored to sponsor and take part in the 2024 Appellate Judges Education Institute (AJEI) Summit held in Boston this year. Our attorneys valued the practical appellate judicial education programming, bench-bar networking, and opportunity to engage with appellate judges, lawyers, and other thought leaders shaping the future of appellate advocacy. Thank you to AJEI for hosting such an impactful event and fostering a space for education and collaboration in the appellate community. #AppellateLaw #LegalEducation #AJEI Ramon Ledezma Maldonado, Robert Callahan, Jr., Eric Magnuson, Lauren Coppola, Caroline A. McMahon

Congratulations to Lauren Coppola for being recognized on Profiles in Diversity Journal’s inaugural Emerging Leaders list, celebrating rising leaders who are driving impactful change and fostering inclusion across industries. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g-ZbHA_7. #LawFirmLeadership #LegalExcellence #DiversityAndInclusion #WomenInLaw

Last month, we welcomed five outstanding new associates to the firm! Diana Kawka, Brandon Redmon, Dominik Ruch, Maxwell Loos, and Hannah Pollard-Garber bring fresh perspectives and a strong commitment to our Intellectual Property & Technology and Business Litigation practice groups. We're excited to see them grow and make an impact alongside our talented team. Join us in welcoming Diana, Brandon, Dominik, Maxwell, and Hannah! #RewritingTheOdds

Robins Kaplan LLP has filed a complaint on behalf of consumers, alleging that leading sugar producers colluded to inflate the price of granulated sugar. If you purchased sugar for personal use in the past five years, you may be eligible to join this case.   For a free case evaluation, call 1.800.206.9683 or complete our online form here: https://lnkd.in/gGaU5X4K. #ConsumerRights #ClassAction #Antitrust #RobinsKaplan

Explore how recent court decisions could elevate reasonable royalty awards in patent cases. In a new IPWatchdog, Inc article, Aaron Fahrenkrog, Emily Tremblay, Samuel LaRoque, and William Jones analyze two key rulings from the Federal Circuit that are influencing district court awards: ◾ Brumfield v. IBG LLC—allowing reasonable royalty damages to include foreign economic activity tied to domestic infringement. ◾ Cal. Inst. of Tech. v. Broadcom Ltd.—permitting royalty awards to reflect an invention’s value in downstream product markets. Read their insights on the potential impact of these developments: https://lnkd.in/gZka33mK. #PatentLaw #IntellectualProperty #PatentDamages #FederalCircuit #ReasonableRoyalties #IPWatchdog #PatentLitigation