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Intellectual Property Law

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Feb 24, 2026

Federal Circuit upholds $42M Christmas tree patent verdict

The Federal Circuit affirmed a record $42.4M Minnesota patent verdict for Willis Electric, rejecting Polygroup’s appeal over artificial Christmas trees.

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Oct 28, 2025

AI copyright lawsuits reshape legal landscape

Generative AI lawsuits test copyright law, as courts weigh fair use, infringement, and authorship in cases reshaping the future of creative rights.

Mai Lauer
Jun 19, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Attorney learned value of patents early on

Mai Lauer learned the value of patents — and patent attorneys — while growing up with and working during summers for a father who was a successful inventor and entrepreneur.

Rakhi Nikhanj
Jun 12, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Patent costs help motivate pro bono service

A patent, as registered patent attorney Rakhi Nikhanj explains, can bring financial rewards but also can be expensive for individual inventors.

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