Dodging Duties: The Ninth Circuit Affirms an Expansive Application of the False Claims Act

Mintz secured a rare trademark temporary restraining order (TRO) for IYO, Inc. against OpenAI, Sam Altman, Sir Jony Ive, and IO Products, Inc., blocking use of IYO’s brand in connection with a new product launch. The decision protects IYO’s groundbreaking computing platform, which operates entirely through natural language without a screen, keyboard, or mouse. The deal team was led by Members Andrew Skale, Anthony J. Viola, and Ayaz Shaikh, with support from Member Laura Franco, Special Counsel Kara Cormier, and Associates Valerie Phan and Wali Miller.

Ericsson’s long-running standard essential patent dispute with Lenovo and Motorola has been resolved through a global settlement, following strategic litigation across multiple jurisdictions. Intellectual Property Chair Michael Renaud, Member James Wodarski, and Associates Courtney Herndon and Amanda Metell share key takeaways on ITC strategy, FRAND resolution, and how companies can effectively navigate complex international IP disputes.

Mintz advised ArriVent BioPharma, Inc. on its $75 million underwritten public offering to support the development of innovative cancer therapies. The offering included common stock and pre-funded warrants, with the common stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “AVBP.” The deal team was led by Securities & Capital Markets Practice Co-chair John Rudy, Member Nishant Dharia, and Associates Samantha Silver, Gianna Nappi, Gretchen Goyette, Jocelyn Sun, and Patricia Garza Gonzalez.

Mintz represented S2G Investments in a $40 million Series B financing to support the growth of Sojo Industries, an automation company transforming packaging and assembly in the food and beverage sector. The investment will help expand Sojo’s robotics-driven platform and blockchain-based software tools. The team was led by Member Daniel Cowan with support from Sustainability & Infrastructure Chair Thomas Burton, and Associates Garrett Galvin and Brooke Siegal.

As demand for data center capacity outpaces grid infrastructure, Mintz Member Steven Shparber and Brattle’s Andrew Levitt explore how on-site resources can accelerate interconnection, improve reliability, and reduce expansion costs. This webinar covers key developments at FERC, ERCOT (including Texas SB6), PJM, and MISO, and offers practical strategies for developers and states to maximize the benefits of on-site resources.