What happened in Trudell Medical v. D R Burton?

CAFC reversed admission of an untimely expert report on noninfringement and reassigned the case due to judge bias appearances.

Do online marketplaces have to check ads under GDPR?

No, if they're neutral processors without systematic content review duties, per CJEU AG opinion.

Does the rHSA case change ITC import rules?

It affirms testing abroad counts for infringement if products don't change in transit, bolstering complainant domestic industry proofs.

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CAFC Boots Judge Over Bias Vibes, Shields Online Marketplaces from GDPR Overreach—IP's Wild Week

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Gavel striking near German Shorthaired Pointer puppies symbolizing IP law's bite and bark

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CAFC enforces strict discovery rules and judicial neutrality, reassigning cases to prevent bias. 𝕏
CJEU AG opinion protects neutral online marketplaces from broad GDPR liability. 𝕏
Europe leads in oncology startup numbers, hinting at shifting global IP dynamics. 𝕏

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