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Federal Court Dismisses NIL Lawsuit Filed by Tyrelle Pryor

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A federal judge in Columbus, OH, has dismissed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) lawsuit filed last October by former star Ohio State (OSU) quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Pryor sued OSU, the Big Ten, the NCAA, and others,...more

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When a State University is a Reluctant Plaintiff, Can Its Licensee Sue Anyway?

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Companies seeking to license patents from state universities face a special risk--sovereign immunity. The 11th Amendment to the US Constitution deprives federal courts of jurisdiction to hear complaints brought by a citizen...more

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State Universities Gain Immunity from IPRs

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State Universities Gain Immunity from IPRs - Today, many universities own extensive patent portfolios that are managed by sophisticated tech transfer offices. Universities obtain these patents for many reasons, not the...more

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State Universities Rejoice: PTAB Recognizes Sovereign Immunity Defense

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In Covidien LP v. University of Florida Research Foundation Inc., the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (the “Board”) upheld a defense of sovereign immunity asserted by the University of Florida Research Foundation (the...more

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