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PTAB Finds Petitioner’s Failure to Disclose Relationship with Real Party in Interest Warrants Substantial Monetary Sanctions

The IP Law Blog

In support of its argument, Columbia relied on two agreements between Ventex and Seirus, a 2013 Supplier Agreement and 2016 Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement. Based on these agreements, the Board found that Ventex and Seirus shared a preexisting business relationship and mutual interest in invalidating the patents subject to the IPRs.

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Versace, Fashion Nova Settle Case Days Before the Start of Trial Over Copycat Wares

The Fashion Law

Versace has relevant and unique information that Antonio Masciariello, Versace’s Company Heritage & Special Projects Senior Manager, did not provide in a recent deposition of his own. Versace to testify, the fashion brand argued in a letter of its own that, among other things, Fashion Nova’s attempt to compel Ms. Fashion Nova, Inc.,

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