Sun.Feb 04, 2024

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G+ Communications v. Samsung: Splitting the FRAND Baby

IP Watchdog

A recent decision out of the Eastern District of Texas sheds further light on Judge Rodney Gilstrap’s interpretation of a patent owner’s commitment to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) pursuant to ETSI’s Intellectual Property Rights Information Statement and Licensing Declaration (“the ETSI Licensing Declaration”). The decision, however, also raises some questions for SEP owners.

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THE CHARACTER WITNESS CONUNDRUM

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

Pennsylvania law, as does federal, permits a person accused of a crime to ‘defend’ in part by proving their ‘good’ character, limited to the pertinent trait. If the crime is robbery or assault, the defense is that the accused is non-violent; and if the crime charged is forgery or theft, that the person is honest. The method of proof is by reputation in Pennsylvania (a permitted form of hearsay) – the character witness details what they have heard about the accused, with the typical response be

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Life as Lawyer and Content Creator – Henry Nelson-Case – S7E40

Legally Speaking

Are you interested in pursuing a career in law and sharing your journey on social media? This week we’re super excited to be chatting Henry Nelson-Case, shedding light on his experiences, insights, and initiatives beyond the traditional boundaries of a legal career.

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