Federal Circuit IP Digest
Dismissal 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…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Affirms Prosecution Laches Defense Against Hyatt’s Decades-Old Patent Applications
August 29, 2025
Hyatt v. Stewart Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In the long-running legal saga of inventor Gilbert P. Hyatt, the Federal Circuit has once again sided with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), affirming that prosecution laches—a defense based on…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Reins in Presidential Tariff Powers Under IEEPA
August 29, 2025
V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a landmark decision, the Federal Circuit has ruled that the President does not have unlimited authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The case,…
Read MoreWho Can Challenge Federal Contracts? Federal Circuit Clarifies “Interested Party” Rule in Percipient.Ai v. United States
August 28, 2025
Percipient.Ai, Inc. v. United States Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a major decision for government contractors and tech companies, the Federal Circuit recently clarified who has the right to challenge federal procurement decisions in Percipient.Ai, Inc. v. United States…
Read MoreCourt Opens Door for Subcontractors to Challenge Federal Procurement Decisions
August 28, 2025
Percipient.ai, Inc. v. United States Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit could reshape who gets to challenge federal procurement decisions, especially when it comes to the use of commercial products and services in government…
Read MoreWho Really Invented the Ointment? Federal Circuit Clarifies AIA Derivation Proceedings in Global Health Solutions v. Selner
August 26, 2025
Glob. Health Sols. LLC v. Selner Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent law, the Federal Circuit in Global Health Solutions LLC v. Selner (148 F.4th 1363, decided August 26, 2025) clarified how derivation proceedings work…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Reverses $4.7 Million DNA Patent Verdict, Clarifies “Identical” in Patent Claims
August 13, 2025
Lab’y Corp. of Am. Holdings v. Qiagen Sciences, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for the biotech and patent law communities, the Federal Circuit has reversed a $4.7 million jury verdict against Qiagen Sciences, LLC, finding…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Swiftly Dismisses Appeal Outside Its Patent Jurisdiction Wheelhouse
August 12, 2025
Allen v. Stein Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a quick ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from a pro se litigant, highlighting the court’s narrow focus on patent and related matters rather…
Read MoreAutomated Dumbbells Get Their Day: Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent Eligibility for Fitness Tech
August 11, 2025
Powerblock Holdings, Inc. v. IFit, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit reversed a lower court and ruled that PowerBlock Holdings, Inc.’s patent for automated dumbbells is eligible for patent protection. The case, PowerBlock…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Strikes Down Mondis Patent for Lack of Written Description
August 8, 2025
Mondis Tech. Ltd. v. LG Elecs. Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent law, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a $14.3 million damages award against LG Electronics, holding that key claims of U.S.…
Read MorePatent Owner’s Deletion of “Stability” Limits Claim Scope in Insecticide Patent Dispute
August 1, 2025
FMC Corp. v. Sharda USA, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In FMC Corp. v. Sharda USA, LLC, the Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction that had barred Sharda from selling its insecticide product, finding that the lower court misinterpreted…
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