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December 7, 2017 Media Coverage
The Biggest Patent Cases of 2017
Law360 December 7, 2017 "The Biggest Patent Cases of 2017" Farella IP litigation partner Jim Day comments on the biggest patent cases of 2017.  In the article, Mr. Day commented that TC Heartland is the “obvious choice” as the...
November 15, 2017 Media Coverage
Micron Ruling May Spark New Wave of Venue Fights
Law360 November 15, 2017 "Micron Ruling May Spark New Wave of Venue Fights" IP litigator Jim Day commented on the Federal Circuit's decision that TC Heartland was a change in the law. Commenting on the statement in the article...
October 27, 2017 Media Coverage
New Informative PTAB Rulings Could Help Defeat AIA Reviews
Law360 October 27, 2017 "New Informative PTAB Rulings Could Help Defeat AIA Reviews" Farella IP litigator Dan Callaway was quoted in Law360's story on the significance of the PTAB's recent trio of "informative" rulings. Link to full article . Subscription...
October 6, 2017 Media Coverage
Federal Circuit Rebuke of PTAB Interpretation May Aid Patentees
Law360 October 6, 2017 "Federal Circuit Rebuke of PTAB Interpretation May Aid Patentees" Jim Day commented on the Federal Circuit's decision scolding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for using an "unreasonably broad" reading of a patent. In...
June 20, 2016 Media Coverage
Attorneys React To High Court's PTAB Claim Construction Ruling
Law360 June 20, 2016 "Attorneys React To High Court's PTAB Claim Construction Ruling" Daniel Callaway commented on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Cuozzo Speed Technologies LLC v. Lee that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board can continue to...
June 13, 2016 Media Coverage
Patent Bar Sees Fallout From SCOTUS Ruling
The Recorder June 13, 2016 "Patent Bar Sees Fallout From SCOTUS Ruling" Farella Braun + Martel intellectual property litigation partner James Day commented on the U.S. Supreme Court willful infringement ruling in Stryker v. Zimmer and Halo v. Pulse...
February 12, 2016 Media Coverage
Fed. Circ.'s Lexmark Ruling Boosts Power of Patent Owners
Law360 " Fed . Circ.'s Lexmark Ruling Boosts Power of Patent Owners" Jeffrey Fisher, intellectual property litigation partner, commented on the Federal Circuit's Lexmark ruling.  "It's a pro-patent owner decision that reaffirms Federal Circuit precedent," said Mr. Fisher. "It's a...
November 25, 2015 Media Coverage
Accused Infringers Rethink Declaratory Judgment Strategies
Law360 November 25, 2015 "Accused Infringers Rethink Declaratory Judgment Strategies" Jim Day, a patent litigation attorney at Farella, contributed to the discussion on current strategies in filing declaratory judgment actions. “Trying to get a favorable venue is just as...
September 22, 2015 Accolades
Who Reps: Minding the Store (IP Litigation)
Corporate Counsel September 22, 2015 "Who Reps: Minding the Store" Farella Braun + Martel ranked second as a result of its handling five IP litigation matters in 2014.  According to the article: The California-based firm represents IP-dependent Silicon Valley-based...
May 1, 2015 Media Coverage
One Year On, Octane Causing More Hard-Fought Patent Cases
Law360 May 1, 2015 "One Year On, Octane Causing More Hard-Fought Patent Cases" James Morando commented on the impact of the Octane Fitness decision one year later.  In his commentary he said that the changed fee-shifting landscape appears to...
April 6, 2015 Media Coverage
Health Tech Co. Wins $12M Verdict Against UnitedHealth Unit
Law360 April 6, 2015 "Health Tech Co. Wins $12M Verdict Against UnitedHealth Unit" Farella Braun + Martel Intellectual Litigation Partner Andrew Leibnitz is noted as representing Cave Consulting Group, Inc. with Richard Brophy, David Harlan, Mark Thomas and Zach Howenstine...
January 21, 2015 Media Coverage
Farella Adds Two IP Litigators
The Recorder January 21, 2015 "Farella Adds Two IP Litigators" Jim Day joins Farella as an intellectual litigation partner from Latham & Watkins and Winston Liaw joins Farella as an intellectual property litigation associate from Keker & Van Nest. In the...
November 3, 2014 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2015 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 3, 2014: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The rankings are based on client and peer evaluations and information...
November 3, 2014 Media Coverage
Law Firms See Dollar Signs in Mobile Payments Scrum
The Recorder
Farella Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Rod Thompson commented on the patent disputes that may be created by the rise of mobile payment technology.  Thompson said, "I think you'll see companies with stronger patents that could be asserted in the mobile pay...
October 2, 2014 Media Coverage
Jury Says Marvell Owes France Telecom $1.7M At Patent Trial
Law360 October 2, 2014 “Jury Says Marvell Owes France Telecom $1.7M At Patent Trial”   Jeff Fisher is noted as representing France Telecom along with James W. Dabney of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP and Fried Frank Harris Shriver...
June 11, 2014 Accolades
Managing IP Names Two Farella Braun + Martel Partners “IP Stars”
SAN FRANCISCO (June 11, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Intellectual Property Litigation Partners Jeffrey M. Fisher and Roderick M. Thompson have been named to Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s 2014 list of “IP Stars” in California for...
April 29, 2014 Media Coverage
Lawyers Weigh In On High Court's Patent Rulings
  Law360 April 29, 2014 "Lawyers Weigh In On High Court's Patent Rulings"   Farella's James Morando comments on the U.S. Supreme Court rulings in  Highmark Inc. v. Allcare Health Management Systems Inc. and  Octane Fitness LLC v. Icon...
April 21, 2014 Media Coverage
Four Trial Tricks to Simplify Patent Cases
Law360 April 21, 2014 "4 Trial Tricks to Simplify Patent Cases" Farella Braun + Martel IP Litigator James Morando discussed how providing relevant analogies can help jurors appreciate the challenges of an invention.  He said, "The technology in a patent...

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Winston Liaw Named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow

Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Winston Liaw has been named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2024. Winston joins a select group of...

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What Patent Bills Would Mean for Infringement Litigation

Two bills recently introduced in Congress could significantly affect the current patent litigation landscape. The bipartisan bills are titled the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American...

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Takeaways From the Proposed Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023

Two proposed bills recently introduced in Congress have the potential to greatly impact the current patent litigation landscape. The bills are titled the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 and the Promoting and Respecting Economically...

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Hsu Untied Interview With Dan Callaway

Dan Callaway, a partner specializing in intellectual property litigation, was a guest on Hsu Untied , an award-winning podcast hosted and produced by Richard Hsu featuring entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, best-selling authors, and more.  During...

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Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings

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Takeaways From the Proposed PREVAIL Act

Two proposed bills recently introduced in Congress have the potential to greatly impact the current patent litigation landscape. The bills are titled the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act and the Patent...

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