California investors may have heard that a U.S. court has ruled that Lilly has intellectual property protection for the drug Alimta until 2022. The decision is the latest win for the drug manufacturer in its long-running patent battle with rival Teva over the popular...
Month: August 2015
Court case emphasizes importance of contractual details
In negotiating a contract, a California business owner may find that an agreement with a subsidiary of a company should also involve that entity's parent company as a party to minimize the potential for issues such as breach of contract. A recent case that reached the...
The importance of IP protection for startup companies
California is home to some of the nation's most innovative companies, and their success is often based largely on their intellectual property. Studies have found that intangible assets account for most of a company's value, and for businesses just starting out, such...
Social media posts may be protected under copyright laws
Many businesses in California use social media to promote the products and services that they offer to customers. Although it is very common for Twitter and Facebook users to repost social media content, business owners may be able to protect their posts from...
Facebook prevails in IPO lawsuit
California is home to many of the world's most innovative technology companies, and investors are often eager to purchase shares when a Silicon Valley icon holds an initial public offering. Facebook grew from humble beginnings to become a social media giant, and its...