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Federal Circuit Clarifies “Transparency” in Design Patents and Limits Doctrine of Equivalents for Integrated Frames
November 13, 2025
Smartrend Mfg. Grp. (SMG), Inc. v. Opti-Luxx Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit addressed important issues of claim construction and patent infringement in Smartrend Mfg. Grp. (SMG), Inc. v. Opti-Luxx Inc. The case…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Corrects Obvious Patent Typo, Saving Claims from Indefiniteness
November 12, 2025
Canatex Completion Sols., Inc. v. Wellmatics, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent patent dispute in the oil and gas industry, the Federal Circuit stepped in to fix a clear drafting mistake in a patent claim, overturning a…
Read MorePatent Office’s Discretion in IPR Decisions Upheld: No Mandamus Relief for Motorola
November 6, 2025
In re Motorola Sols., Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit denied Motorola Solutions, Inc.’s attempt to overturn the Patent Office’s (USPTO) decision to end several inter partes review (IPR) proceedings involving patents challenged…
Read MoreWho Counts as an Inventor? Federal Circuit Clarifies “By Another” Prior Art Rule in Merck v. Hopewell
October 30, 2025
Merck Serono S.A. v. Hopewell Pharma Ventures, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit recently clarified when a prior publication counts as “prior art” against a patent with overlapping inventors. In Merck Serono S.A. v. Hopewell Pharma Ventures,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Copyright Registration: Safeguard Your Creative Works
October 29, 2025
Why should you consider registering a copyright? The benefits for the copyright holder are significant. First and foremost, registering your work creates a public record of your copyright, notifying others of its existence and protecting your rights. Additionally, if you…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Patent Terms for Heart Valve Devices in Key Infringement Ruling
October 27, 2025
Aortic Innovations LLC v. Edwards Lifesciences Corp Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed a patent dispute between Aortic Innovations LLC and Edwards Lifesciences over innovative devices used…
Read MorePatent Board Faulted for Failing to Explain Its Reasoning in Network Security Patent Challenge
October 22, 2025
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. v. Centripetal Networks, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling after finding that the Board failed to adequately explain…
Read MorePatent Board Must Consider Evidence of Copying, Says Federal Circuit in Centripetal v. Palo Alto Networks
October 22, 2025
Centripetal Networks, LLC v. Palo Alto Networks, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit vacated a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling in the dispute between Centripetal Networks, LLC and Palo Alto Networks,…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Upholds Non-Infringement in Fence Patent Dispute Over Connector Design
October 17, 2025
Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. v. Fortress Iron, LP Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent patent dispute between Barrette Outdoor Living and Fortress Iron, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit examined claims related to innovative fencing…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Sides with Competitors, Invalidating Key Brita Water Filter Patent Claims
October 15, 2025
Brita LP v. Int’l Trade Comm’n Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a ruling from the International Trade Commission (ITC) that struck down several claims in Brita…
Read MoreFederal 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…
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