CAFC Rules Partially in Favor of Campbell Soup
shot by IP News Shots / 6:24 pm on 20 August, 2021
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled partially in favor of Campbell Soup Co. as it reversed a Patent Trial an Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling in which refused Campbells patent invalidity argument. The CAFC agreed that two of Gamon Plus Inc.’s soup can dispenser design patents were invalid due to obviousness. However, the court did not agree with Campbell’s invalidity argument for a third patent.
Industry: Beverage & Food & Tobacco | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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Philip Morris Accuses BAT of IP Infringement
shot by IP News Shots / 6:18 pm on 10 August, 2021
Philip Morris International Inc. has accused British American Tobacco PLC of IP infringement of its e-cigarette technology. A lawsuit has been filed at the UK High Court in this regard by Philip Morris.
Industry: Beverage & Food & Tobacco | News Category: Litigations
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PTAB Accepts Patent Challenge by Phillip Morris After Refusing It Previously
shot by IP News Shots / 6:49 pm on 09 August, 2021
A R.J. Reynolds patent challenged by Philip Morris International Inc. has been taken up for review by the patent tribunal. Interestingly, the challenge posed by Philip Morris was previously rejected by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) under the Fintiv ruling.
Industry: Beverage & Food & Tobacco | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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Court Dismisses HCMC’s Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Phillip Morris
shot by IP News Shots / 6:28 pm on 27 July, 2021
The US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has dismissed a patent infringement case by Healthier Choices Management Corp. (HCMC) against Phillip Morris USA, Inc. and Phillip Morris Products S.A. The dismissal was granted to the defendants following their motion for dismissal petition. However, HCMC will file an amended complaint in the same regard within the stipulated deadline for it.
Industry: Beverage & Food & Tobacco | News Category: Litigations
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Preliminary Injunction Ordered against Duke Manufacturing in Patent Case
shot by IP News Shots / 5:44 pm on 29 June, 2021
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri ordered a temporary injunction against Duke Manufacturing Co. from the sale of a food storage and presentation device. The plaintiff Low Temp Industries Inc. had asserted infringement of their technology and was granted a request for preliminary injunction against Duke.
Industry: Beverage & Food & Tobacco, Machinery | News Category: Litigations
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Domino’s Fee Award in Patent Case Decreased
shot by IP News Shots / 6:00 pm on 23 June, 2021
An attorney’s fees award that was given to Domino’s Pizza Inc. following a win in a patent infringement lawsuit has been reduced. US District Court for the Southern District of California judge agreed to Ameranth Inc.’s argument that the pre-judgement interest in the case can be cut.
Industry: Beverage & Food & Tobacco | News Category: Litigations
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