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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Upholds Major Trade Secrets and Contract Damages Award in Lawsuit Stemming from Failed Merger Talks

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A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in the case of AMS-OSRAM USA Inc. v. Renesas Electronics America Inc. offers valuable lessons that can arise from failed merger transactions, and in particular liabilities that can arise when a party breaches its contractual confidentiality obligations. In particular, the case highlights …Read more

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal’s Decision Finds that Likelihood of Confusion in a Trademark Case Depends on Much More than Geography

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In Westmont Living, Inc. v. Retirement Unlimited, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit vacated a judgment of the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia because the lower court did not address the parties’ competitive marketing, the locations from which they solicit and draw their customers, the scope of …Read more

Best Practices for Your Company to Protect and Preserve its Trademark’s Strength Through Proper Use

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This is the ninth blog in Finkel Law Group’s ongoing trademark law series. Previous blogs have explored how to secure, register and enforce trademark rights through cease and desist letters, litigation, and administrative proceedings. This blog shifts focus to a foundational yet often overlooked aspect of trademark protection: How your company’s use of its mark—in …Read more

Ninth Circuit’s Decision in Briskin v. Shopify, Inc. Significantly Expands Federal Court’s Personal Jurisdiction Over E-Commerce Companies

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In Briskin v. Shopify Inc., the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal in San Francisco issued a landmark ruling expanding the application of specific personal jurisdiction principles to the realm of companies that engage in nationwide e-commerce.  For all our layperson clients and friends in California and across the country, personal jurisdiction raises the question of …Read more

Finkel Law Group P.C. Joins More Than 800 Law Firms Signing the Amicus Curiae Brief Filed on Behalf of Jenner & Block

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On March 25, 2025, the President of the United States issued an executive order, supported by no provision of the U.S. Constitution or any federal statute, entitled “Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block.”  The order attacks Jenner & Block’s clients and the issues for which the firm has represented those clients for many years.  The …Read more