NPEs continued an active fall.* Frequent filers included AML IP, Andra Group, Big Will Enterprises, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, S3G Technology and Torus Ventures.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want…
NPEs had a slow start to the fall which is traditionally busier. Frequent filers included Andra Group, Patent Armory and Random Chat.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep…
My partner Jake Schneider wrote a very thoughtful and important article on his IP/Decode blog about the impact of the Patent Office’s rescinding former Director Vidal’s memo regarding discretionary denials of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings that are subject to parallel district court litigation. Removing the directives in that memo are likely to have significant…
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter proudly announce the Courthouse Book Drive. Throughout March 2025, donations of new or gently used children’s books (grades K-8) are being accepted for the American Dreams Playroom at the Dirksen Federal Building. This incredible effort ensures that every…
The Supreme Court Historical Society, the Northern District of Illinois, and the ABA’s Division for Public Education are sponsoring a program for Chicago area high school students. Students participating in the Supreme Court and My Hometown program will investigate the judicial branch by examining the local Sixth Amendment case of Escobedo v. Illinois (1964). Students will…
NPEs finished the summer quietly.* Frequent filers included AML IP, Convergent Assets, I Pee Holding, Linfo IP, and S3G Technology.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of…
NPEs had a typically slow summer.* Frequent filers included AML IP, Analytical Technologies, Big Will Enterprises, Fall Line Patents, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, Random Chat, RFCyber, S3G Technology, and Torus Ventures.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and…
On February 26, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in collaboration with the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc., the Cook County Bar Association, and the Black Men Lawyers’ Association, is hosting a remarkable event titled “Lift Every Voice”.
In honor of…
Effective February 10, 2025, the Northern District of Illinois implemented a new procedure for submitting and issuing summonses. Summonses must be submitted via CM/ECF. The Northern District will no longer accept or issue summonses via email.
Benefits of the new procedure:
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NPE activity slowed slightly in June.* Frequent filers included Analytical Technologies, Convergent Assets, Patent Armory, and S3G Technology.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent…
