Learn how 2026 Schedule A lawsuits against cross-border sellers are changing, including stricter scrutiny of TROs, asset freezes, joinder, and personal jurisdiction.

Gray market goods infringement can arise even when the goods are genuine. This article explains how U.S. courts use the material differences test in parallel import cases, why packaging, warranties, service, recall support, and quality control matter, and how brand owners use federal litigation, TROs, and related remedies to stop unauthorized-channel sales.

Platform secondary liability changed significantly after the U.S. Supreme Court’s March 25, 2026 decision in Cox v. Sony. This article explains why mere knowledge plus inaction is no longer enough for contributory copyright liability, how the DMCA safe harbor works after Cox, and what the decision may mean for trademark and patent disputes involving online platforms.

Willful patent infringement often turns on whether the defendant had pre-suit knowledge of the asserted patent. This article explains when knowledge of a related patent application may or may not support claims for willful infringement, induced infringement, and contributory infringement, with a focus on pleading standards and the role of issued patents versus pending applications.