Gaston Kroub
Gaston Kroub lives in Brooklyn and is a founding partner of Kroub, Silbersher & Kolmykov PLLC, an intellectual property litigation boutique, and Markman Advisors LLC, a leading consultancy on patent issues for the investment community. Gaston’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and related counseling, with a strong focus on patent matters. You can reach him at gkroub@kskiplaw.com or follow him on Twitter: @gkroub.
Posts by Gaston Kroub
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Intellectual Property
Infringement Is Infringement Is Infringement?
A precedential Federal Circuit decision issued last week helps define the scope of when res judicata defenses can apply. -
Intellectual Property
How Many Apple Bites?
We can expect, however, that other unsuccessful IPR litigants will continue to push for a narrower estoppel application in terms of their validity defenses at trial. - Sponsored
How to Achieve Quicker, More Valuable Case Settlements with Minimal Effort: A Guide for Personal Injury Lawyers
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Intellectual Property
Patenting Privation
Considering how these drug giants are patenting privation gives an interesting look at where Mounjaro and Wegovy may be headed, as well as what IP strategies they are following to keep their profits as fat as possible for as long as possible.
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Intellectual Property
Damages Danger Zone
There is a reason that testifying damages experts are so expensive and why the experienced ones, particularly on the defense side, are in such high demand. -
Intellectual Property
Cooking Up IP Literacy
Chef Dave Chang's frustration at the lack of respect for IP in the food industry is palpable. -
Intellectual Property
3 Takeaways From The Sonos Verdict Against Google
For now, we can consider three takeaways from the verdict that can help us place this long-running patent saga in perspective. -
Courts, Intellectual Property
Supremely Important IP Decisions
It is always worth considering what can be learned about the Supreme Court’s view of IP cases when two decisions in such cases are issued on the same day. -
Intellectual Property
Holding The Infringer's Cup
This dispute provides yet another example of how issue-rich even straightforward IP disputes can be, irrespective of the technology at issue. - Sponsored
How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly. -
Intellectual Property
3 Takeaways From A Patent Pretrial Order In Google v. Sonos Case
The Google v. Sonos trial might not see the case go to the jury for verdict until the end of May. -
Intellectual Property
Restraining Trade
Trade shows like the Canton Fair have long been considered hotbeds for the discovery of infringing activity by a patent owner’s competitors, with similar events in the U.S. being no exception. -
Intellectual Property
3 Takeaways From A WDTX Trial Drone Strike
Netlist and Textron still face challenges. -
Intellectual Property
An AI Take On IP
Does ChatGPT read my column? It sure gives off that impression. -
Intellectual Property
An Idea In Place
This dispute should remind companies and their independent contractors of the rules regarding co-inventorship.
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How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly.
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Intellectual Property
Learning By Listening
A recent classroom experience highlights just how easy it can be to get students enthralled with IP law, thereby increasing their IP literacy. -
Intellectual Property
Restarting The Patent Treasure Hunt
For the purchasers of BlackBerry’s portfolio, the challenge laying ahead is an obvious one. -
Courts, Intellectual Property
Is Anyone Home?
Zeal in seeking a win on the venue issue can sometimes get defendants in a spot of trouble. -
Intellectual Property
Fruit Of The Vine
This case is a great reminder of how important branding is to the wine industry. -
Intellectual Property
3 Takeaways From LITFINCON: The Sequel
As the litigation funding space continues to grow, we can only hope that the collaborative nature of the industry continues alongside. -
Intellectual Property
Meta Facing The Patent Music?
Facebook has had lots of luck when it comes to patents, but its luck may have just run out. -
Intellectual Property
3 Takeaways From The Lex Machina 2023 Patent Report
A little less than half of the damages awarded in 2020 have already been reversed on appeal, which may not bode very well for big verdicts achieved in 2021 and 2022 as well.