Expert Rulings, News, & Commentary
BullsEye is a weekly column that focuses on ethical issues surrounding the use of expert witnesses, how to best utilize experts, and the changes in relevant case law. We sift through the latest court rulings, legislation, and commentary that matter most to litigators and experts alike. To submit an original article for consideration, please email editor@ims-expertservices.com.
Trademark confusion can be—for lack of a better word—confusing. There are many lessons to be learned from this excluded expert’s mistakes in conducting a trademark ...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 6/15/2017
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Not only has Tesla dropped “Motors” from its name, it has also denounced patent wars, specifically referring to a patent as “a lottery ticket to a lawsuit.” L...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 6/6/2017
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A wine bar near Trump’s Pennsylvania Ave hotel is claiming Trump’s “brand” is unfairly hindering competition. This not only begs the question of whether polit...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 5/30/2017
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Whether we like it or not, there’s a new nicotine in town and we’re always striving to keep you at the forefront of new litigation. Here’s what’s trending in ...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 5/23/2017
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When we recently learned about the SEC awarding $4 million to a whistleblower, we had to wonder how and when expert witnesses come into play in a qui tam action. As the most knowledg...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 5/12/2017
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Uber rates are often cheaper and the experience more comfortable than taking a cab. The Third Circuit may soon have to decide—if this pushes traditional taxicab companies out o...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 5/11/2017
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A little patent quiz: How do you differentiate the mere implementation of an abstract idea on a computer from a patentable new computer program? That is the question courts are now s...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 5/2/2017
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How do you foster market growth through consumer choice? With Google’s recently-announced “PAX” cross-patent program, says Google. We wanted to know how you see Goo...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 4/25/2017
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Genericness is not a term that comes up often in trademark infringement litigation. Likely, because most producers are trying to create a mark so unique it doesn’t encompass ge...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 4/18/2017
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