An expert witness testified that Microsoft will make roughly $94 bln in revenue through 2017 by using the search engine company's patented wireless technology.
BANKRUPTCY - Lucore v. Bowie
ORDER - In debtor’s Chapter 13 case, California Housing Finance Agency filed a Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay. Bankruptcy judge’s denial of debtor’s request for jury to decide motion was within court’s jurisdiction, and judge was not liable to debtor’s civil action. (S.D. Cal.)
PRIVACY - May v. Best Buy
COMPLAINT - Motorcycle racer Geoff May has filed a complaint against Best Buy, alleging defendant has used images of May and his residence without permission, in violation of his privacy. (Super. Ct., Cal.)
ANTITRUST – Ritz Camera & Image LLC v. Sandisk Corp.
OPINION – “Walker Process” antitrust liability may attach when someone uses a patent to obtain or maintain a monopoly, if they got the patent through fraud. In this case the court ruled that a direct purchaser of defendant’s products could bring a Walker Process antitrust claim, even though they could not bring a patent claim against defendant. (Fed. Cir.)
The Korean electronics giant had earlier filed a motion to compel its U.S. rival to reveal details of its settlement with HTC, which includes a 10-year patents licensing agreement.
The complaint alleges that Warner Bros and its subsidiary New Line Cinema infringed on copyrights by licensing to casino slot machines, online gambling, games and downloads.
The high court agreed to address a depression-era law that requires farmers and packers to set aside crops in an effort to prevent supply gluts and price volatility.
The lawsuit claimed that Santa Monica's ban on unattended park displays poses an infringement on freedom of speech and expression of religion.
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