issues with the patenting and proof of legitimacy of their flying method. These issues escalated into a full blown patent war between the brothers and other inventors in the field. The brothers from Indiana went on to delay American aeroplane progress for years. After their historic…
Most Americans think of manufacturing as something that happens very far away. They believe that it has nothing to do with them, they are simply the consumer of the end product. Three-dimensional (3D) printing is drastically different from all current models of production and it is starting to blur the line between consumers and producers (Finocchiaro). This new technology allows physical products to be printed as easily as words can be printed on a piece of paper and is rapidly becoming more…
Today, general admission to the park has increased by 300%: $75 per visitor. Number Six: Universal VS. Nintendo In 1984, Universal Studios and Nintengo went to 'war.' The reason? Universal complained that Nintendo's Donkey Konw was a trademark infringement of their celebrated classic…
machineries to help them know what might be wrong with the machinery and how to innovate more efficient machinery. 3. If the RWC patented their machine and process, then the GRI may face lawsuits for patent infringement if they copy RWC’s machine and process. “Where the subject matter of a patent is a process, to restrain, prevent or prohibit any unauthorized person or entity from using the process, and from manufacturing, dealing in, using, selling or offering for sale, or importing any…
company confidently embraces the challenges and the responsibilities of protecting the business institution’s top secret along with the rest of the intellectual assets it has. The management’s anticipation to the potential occurrence of copyright infringements motivates them to take advantage with the different types of protection mechanisms available in the market today. Specifically,…
technical patent is significant to them. In the early years, Apple and Samsung are good partners. For example, Samsung manufactured memory chips to Apple, and Apple paid for it. Later, Apple wants to dominate the market. The other manufacturers are also scrambling it in order to catch up with Apple, but only Samsung can compete with it. For Apple, they need a trial to protect their position, and Samsung needs an opportunity to prove themselves. So, it is no wonder that they will engage in patent…
revenue base. 2. Strong brand equity and brand recognition. 3. Intensive investment in research and development, which enables Apple to be more innovative. 4. Extensive distribution channels across the globe. Weaknesses 1. Lawsuits related to patent infringements, which affect the company’s overall reputation and financial status as described by Lammertse (2014). 2. Product recalls for the company’s iPhones due to defects. 3. Apple has relatively higher operating expenses compared to its…
Intellectual property is the most important part of the innovation that brings about unique technologies that are not known to other companies (Apple Inc., 2016). Infringement occurs when an employee or another stakeholder of a company breaks the rule of confidentiality and leaks the secrets of the company concerning innovations and product development to competitors (Reuvid, 2010). This would be a significant threat…
STATEMENT OF FACTS We are representing Mr. Karl Eriksen in his patent infringement action against Mr. Eugene Richards and Flat Black Motorcycles. Mr. Richards is alleging that Mr. Eriksen’s patent is invalid because it was in public use more than one year before the patent’s effective filing date. Mr. Eriksen is the proprietor of Dead Center Cycles in Seattle, Washington. He is the inventor of the Easy Connect Motorcycle Fairing Bracket (Easy Connect Bracket), which is a mounting system that…
occurring in courtrooms in Europe, AGA Medical had issues with patent infringement in the US courts. In 2014, AGA Medical entered into litigation with the medical device company, W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., for patent infringement for a heart defect treatment device. The litigation was intended for the company to protect the technology and the intellectual property of the company. Gore & Associates was found to not be infringing on the patent co-owned by St Jude Medical and AGA…