Federal Circuit IP Digest
$8 Million Bond Order in Idaho Patent Dispute Dismissed on Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction
December 18, 2025
MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC. v. LONGHORN IP LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the limits of appellate review when it comes to mid-case orders, specifically those involving state laws targeting bad faith patent…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Patent Infringement and Injunction Standards in Child Car Seat Dispute
December 17, 2025
Wonderland Switzerland AG v. Evenflo Company, Inc. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision offers important guidance on patent infringement, claim construction, and the standards for granting injunctions in patent cases. The dispute involved Wonderland Switzerland AG…
Read MoreTrademark Priority and Evidence Rules Decide Dispute Over “More Than An Athlete” Mark
December 10, 2025
GAME PLAN, INC. v. UNINTERRUPTED IP, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the importance of trademark priority and strict adherence to evidentiary rules in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board…
Read MoreTrademark Win for Coffee Shop: “KAHWA” Can Be Registered Despite Tea Connection
December 9, 2025
In re Bayou Grande Coffee Roasting Co. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit recently reversed a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that had refused to register the mark “KAHWA” for cafés and coffee shops.…
Read MoreSingle Sign-On Patent Faces Mixed Results in Tech Showdown
December 9, 2025
IBM v. Zillow Grp., Inc. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the complexities of patent challenges in the world of digital authentication. The case revolved around U.S. Patent No. 7,631,346, owned by International…
Read MoreGoodyear Wins Trade Secret and Inventorship Dispute Over Self-Inflating Tire Technology
December 8, 2025
Coda Dev. S.R.O. v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision has brought closure to a long-running legal dispute over self-inflating tire technology, with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company prevailing against claims from Coda…
Read MoreCourt Revives Patent Dispute Over Facebook Lead Ads and Targeted Advertising
December 5, 2025
Adnexus Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision has breathed new life into a patent dispute between Adnexus Inc. and Meta Platforms, Inc. (the parent company of Facebook), focusing on the technology…
Read MorePatent Invalidated: Written Description and Enablement Requirements Sink High-Profile Cancer Drug Dispute
December 2, 2025
Seagen Inc. v. Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit has brought clarity to the requirements for written description and enablement in patent law, with significant implications for pharmaceutical and biotech…
Read MoreCourt Sanctions Patent Owner for Frivolous Lawsuit Against Google
November 25, 2025
EscapeX IP, LLC v. Google LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision highlights the risks for patent owners who file lawsuits without a solid basis. EscapeX IP, LLC brought a patent infringement suit against Google, claiming that Google’s…
Read MoreCourt Finds “Optimal” and “Best” Patent Claims Too Vague for Enforcement
November 25, 2025
Akamai Techs., Inc. v. Mediapointe, Inc. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision highlights the importance of clear and objective language in patent claims, especially when using terms of degree like “optimal” or “best.” In a dispute between Akamai…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Patent Claim Construction in Railroad Car Dispute
November 19, 2025
Nat’l Steel Car Ltd. v. Greenbrier-Concarril LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling that Greenbrier-Concarril LLC did not infringe two patents owned by National Steel Car Ltd. (NSC) related…
Read MorePatent Invalidated: Federal Circuit Reverses $39 Million Hair Loss Drug Verdict Over Written Description
November 18, 2025
Duke Univ. v. Sandoz Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a major decision for pharmaceutical patents, the Federal Circuit reversed a $39 million jury verdict in favor of Duke University and Allergan Sales, LLC, finding that claim 30 of…
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