Federal Circuit IP Digest

Patent 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…

Court 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…

Pink 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…