Federal Circuit IP Digest
Universal Electronics Prevails in Patent Dispute Over Smart TV Control Technology
January 19, 2024
Roku, Inc. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the importance of clear patent ownership and substantial domestic investment when enforcing intellectual property rights at the International Trade Commission (ITC).…
Read MorePatent Board Can Allow New Arguments on Amended Claims, Even from Joined Parties
January 18, 2024
CyWee Grp. Ltd. v. ZTE (USA), Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision highlights how the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) handles motions to amend patent claims during inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, especially when new…
Read MoreCourt Clarifies What It Means to “Identify a Single Biomolecule” in Patent Claims
January 9, 2024
Pac. Biosciences of Cal., Inc. v. Pers. Genomics Taiwan, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit has provided important guidance on what it means for a patented device to be “capable of identifying a…
Read MorePink Hip Implants Lose Trademark Protection: Federal Circuit Says Color Is Functional
January 3, 2024
CeramTec GmbH v. CoorsTek Bioceramics LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed the cancellation of CeramTec GmbH’s trademarks for the pink color used in its ceramic hip implant components. CeramTec, a manufacturer of…
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