A Tale of Two Federal Circuit Affirmances

It is rare that the Patent Trial and Appeal institutes an inter partes review, but then issues a Final Written Decision finding all the subject claims not invalid. Since the inter partes review process began, such a resolution has happened in less than 20% of Final...

What are the Limits of Enjoining Non-Parties?

“Having your day in court” is a well-known concept that suggests, absent exceptional circumstances such as a Temporary Restraining Order, a Court should not issue an injunction curtailing the activities of a company when that company has not had the opportunity to be...

Garrett Brands Purchases Frango Chocolates

Fox Swibel recently represented Garrett Brands, the owner of Garrett Popcorn Shops, in the acquisition of the Frango brand from Macy’s. Michael Fox, Jill Coleman, Jason Keener, and Tracy Katz Muhl assisted Lance Chody, Owner and CEO of Garrett Brands, with this...