We tackled the top technology regulations to look out for this year ... today, it's all about the top technology cases. Here are the cases to watch for this year dealing with issues ranging from evidentiary standards to net-neutrality:
- Microsoft Corp. v. I4i LP
- In this case involving an invention for editing custom XML (a computer language), the main issue here will focus on just how much evidence is enough to terminate a patent using prior art. Should the invalidity defense provided for in the Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. § 282, be proved by clear and convincing evidence?
- Viacom International Inc. v. YouTube Inc.
- The battle about storing pirated content between media giant, Viacom, and YouTube continues in the Second Circuit as Viacom appeals a district court summary judgment for YouTube. The judgment was awarded based on the safe harbor provision of the DMCA.
- Therasense Inc. v. Becton Dickinson & Co. & Global-Tech Appliances Inc. v. SEB SA
- Two patents cases dealing with standard issues. While, Therasense will focus on the inequitable conduct defense, Global-Tech Appliances will focus on the induced infringement standard.
- ISPs v. FCC ?
- Perhaps the FCC's upcoming final net-neutrality rules will spur a line of cases challenging them?
