On July 2nd, the Ninth Circuit in Johnson v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al., No. 25-2101, affirmed dismissal of a lawsuit filed in 2024 by pro se plaintiff Sheri C. Johnson against Amazon.com, Inc. and Megan Pete (dba Megan Thee Stallion) in the Western District of Washington (Case No. 2:24-cv-01070-JNW). The panel agreed that Ms. Johnson […]
Join us this Tuesday, July 28th at noon, for a complimentary CLE exploring recent developments at the intersection of patent law, state regulation, and emerging artificial intelligence issues. Jeffrey Haendler and Kevin Hayes will cover state anti-patent-troll statutes, federal preemption principles that limit state regulation of patent-related activities, the Noerr-Pennington doctrine and its protection of […]
Klarquist successfully represented local, family-owned Superior Fence & Construction against a franchisee and the national franchise for Superior Fence & Rail in a trademark, service mark, unfair competition, and trade name dispute. Within two weeks of Klarquist obtaining dismissal with prejudice of counterclaims asserted against its client, the cases settled just 10 days before trial. […]
Klarquist is excited to share that we have again earned recognition from Chambers USA as a leading intellectual property law firm in Oregon. In addition, John Vandenberg and Scott Davis have been individually acknowledged for their outstanding contributions in the field of IP law. As a leading boutique firm, Klarquist advises on complex patent and […]
IAM Patent 1000 has once again recognized Klarquist as the only Gold-tier patent firm in Oregon, with additional national recognition in the Silver band for patent litigation. IAM Patent highlights Klarquist’s “rare blend of technical fluency, trial strength, and long-range strategic judgment,” noting the firm’s ability to develop patent portfolios and litigation strategies that stand […]
Join us this May for two complimentary CLE programs on timely IP topics, from navigating IPRs, PGRs, and reexams in 2026 to mastering patent inventorship in the age of AI. May 6th at Noon | A Shifting Post‑Grant Landscape: IPRs and Other USPTO Proceedings in 2026 with Andy Mason & Sam Thacker There have been […]
We’re back to kick off our first event of the year! Join PDX Women in Tech & Law for breakfast at Hotel Zags to participate in an interactive workshop led by voice coach Kimberly White. This year’s program features Rooted in Real: Voice, Vulnerability & Visibility, a hands-on workshop designed to help you speak […]
On March 13, 2026, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued a Final Written Decision in SAP America, Inc. v. Cyandia, Inc., IPR2024‑01433, finding all challenged claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,751,948 B2 unpatentable. The Board held that Cyandia’s claims are not entitled to the priority date of the 2009 parent application because the earlier […]
On February 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon entered judgment in favor of Home Certified, Inc. in Savannah Intellectual Property LLC v. H2OME Certified, Inc., Case No. 3:24‑cv‑00316‑AR. The Court granted summary judgment that all asserted claims of Savannah’s three patents directed to preventative moisture reduction systems in construction are […]
Join us Wednesday, February 4th at noon, for a free CLE on Copyright Year in Review, presented by Klaus Hamm. Klaus will cover major copyright decisions from 2025, focusing on developments regarding third-party liability, statutory termination rights, fair use, and artificial intelligence. Our CLEs are free to attend, but registration is required. You can register here. […]