Federal Circuit IP Digest
Federal Circuit Confirms Power-Saving Patent Claims Are Obvious, Sidestepping Ownership Drama
October 15, 2025
Causam Enters. v. Ecobee Techs. ULC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a ruling that key claims in a patent for managing electricity use on power grids…
Read MorePatent Ownership Win for Causam, But Appeal Dismissed as Moot in ITC Smart Thermostat Dispute
October 15, 2025
Causam Enters. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky Causam Enterprises, a company specializing in energy management technology, took its patents on “demand response” systems—tools that help utilities manage power usage during peak times—to the International Trade Commission…
Read MoreIPR Decisions Don’t Automatically Invalidate Patent Claims in District Court, Says Federal Circuit
October 15, 2025
Inland Diamond Prods. Co. v. Cherry Optical Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent owners and challengers alike, the Federal Circuit in Inland Diamond Products Co. v. Cherry Optical Inc. clarified that findings from Patent…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Anti-SLAPP Appeals in Patent-Related Trade Secret Disputes
October 15, 2025
IQE PLC v. Newport Fab, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In IQE PLC v. Newport Fab, LLC (doing business as Jazz Semiconductor, Tower Holdings, and others), the Federal Circuit addressed when a party can immediately appeal the denial of…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Rejects Standing for Patent Owner Groups Challenging USPTO Rulemaking Denial
October 3, 2025
US Inventor, Inc. v. United States Pat. & Trademark Off Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by US Inventor, Inc. and National Small Business United against the…
Read MoreJury’s $10 Million Patent Damages Award Slashed to $1 After Expert Testimony Excluded
October 2, 2025
Rex Med., L.P. v. Intuitive Surgical, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed a dramatic reduction in damages in the case of Rex Medical, L.P. v. Intuitive Surgical, Inc., where a jury’s $10…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Patent Scope and Trade Dress in Shower Curtain IP Dispute
September 30, 2025
Focus Prods. Grp. Int’l, LLC v. Kartri Sales Co(2) Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit’s September 30, 2025 decision in Focus Products Group International, LLC v. Kartri Sales Co. provides important guidance on patent claim interpretation, trademark standing,…
Read MoreFederal Court Sends Back Trademark Battle Over “Aspire” in Banking and Credit Services
September 25, 2025
Apex Bank v. CC Serve Corp Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit partially upheld and partially overturned a ruling from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Tosses $166 Million Patent Verdict Against AT&T and Nokia Over Faulty Expert Testimony
September 24, 2025
Finesse Wireless LLC v. AT&T Mobility LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a major decision for patent litigation, the Federal Circuit has reversed a $166 million jury verdict against AT&T Mobility LLC and Nokia of America Corporation, finding that…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Rules That “Clinically Proven” Label Doesn’t Save Bayer’s Heart Drug Patent from Invalidity
September 23, 2025
Bayer Pharma Aktiengesellschaft v. Mylan Pharms. Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent patent dispute over treatments for heart disease, Bayer challenged generic drug makers’ efforts to invalidate its patent on combining low-dose rivaroxaban—a blood thinner—with aspirin to…
Read MoreDismissal With Prejudice Makes Defendant a “Prevailing Party” for Patent Attorney Fees
September 9, 2025
Future Link Sys., LLC v. Realtek Semiconductor Corp Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In Future Link Systems, LLC v. Realtek Semiconductor Corp., the Federal Circuit clarified when a defendant can be considered a “prevailing party” entitled to attorney fees and…
Read MoreJury Verdict Overturned After “Bait-and-Switch” Trial Tactics in Marine Fuel Patent Case
September 8, 2025
Mag_m_ Tech. LLC v. Phillips 66 Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict in favor of Phillips 66 in a patent dispute with Magēmā Technology LLC over technology for producing low-sulfur…
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