“Last Week in Texas” – August 24, 2021
This week we have two textbook cases on how to win an injunction. And what to make of the Federal Circuit’s new “mandamus lite” procedure?
Month: August 2021
“Last Week in Texas” – The Missing Podcast
What would have been the third BCLT podcast on August 11 never got uploaded, so I thought I’d provide the script, explain how these work, and cover what you missed.
Cases Stayed Pending Resolution Of Appeal
Judge Albright stayed three cases pending resolution of a case by the same plaintiff at the Federal Circuit.
Judge Hanen on Summary Judgment in Patent Cases
Motions to reconsider and summary judgments. It just doesn’t get better than this.
Preliminary Injunction In Big D Trademark Case
The alleged infringer “has a reputation for poor health standards, bad food, and rude service.”
No Claim Construction Surreply
Just in case you were wondering, the court isn’t as excited about what you have to say as you are.
Preliminary Injunction In Trademark Case
“This is a trademark case concerning the use of the color blue,” the court began.
“Various Forms” is Indefinite
This SDTX case found one of three terms indefinite.
SDTX Patent Venue Case
This oil field case triggered application of the “first-to-file” rule.
Summary Judgment Denied In Lanham Act Case
This case dealt with a claim of unfair competition as a result of a false designation of origin.