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Federal 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…
Read MoreProtecting Your Innovations: The Importance of Intellectual Property
July 30, 2025
Understanding your company’s intellectual property assets is crucial for safeguarding your innovations. These assets might include unique methods for creating or delivering products, as well as novel combinations of existing devices. If your business involves new products, processes, or improvements…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Orders New Trial on LED Tube Lamp Patents After Exclusion of Key Evidence
July 28, 2025
Jiaxing Super Lighting Elec. Appliance, Co., v. CH Lighting Tech. Co Authored by: Jeremy J. Justrowsky In a significant patent dispute over LED tube lamp technology, the Federal Circuit has sent the case of Jiaxing Super Lighting Electric Appliance Co.,…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Dodges Patent Royalty Battle, Transfers Case Over Jurisdiction Hiccup
July 25, 2025
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. v. Alkermes PLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In the world of pharmaceutical partnerships, Acorda Therapeutics and Alkermes PLC once teamed up to bring Ampyra—a drug helping multiple sclerosis patients walk better—to market. Alkermes held a key…
Read MoreSunkist Prevails in Trademark Dispute Over “KIST” Soda Branding
July 23, 2025
Sunkist Growers, Inc. v. Intrastate Distribs., Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a ruling by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and sided with Sunkist…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Limits of Interference Estoppel in Patent Reviews: IGT v. Zynga
July 22, 2025
IGT v. Zynga Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent litigation and the gaming industry, the Federal Circuit affirmed the unpatentability of several claims in IGT’s U.S. Patent No. 7,168,089, which covers secure software transfers…
Read MorePatent Infringement Win Overturned: Colibri Heart Valve Loses $106 Million Verdict Against Medtronic
July 18, 2025
Colibri Heart Valve LLC v. Medtronic Corevalve, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant patent law decision, the Federal Circuit reversed a $106 million jury verdict in favor of Colibri Heart Valve LLC against Medtronic CoreValve, LLC, ruling…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Company’s Intellectual Property Assets
July 16, 2025
What makes up your company’s intellectual property assets? At the core of every business lies proprietary information, which often serves as a crucial competitive advantage. This can encompass a wide range of items, such as customer data, product designs, strategic…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Use of Applicant Admitted Prior Art in Patent Challenges
July 14, 2025
Shockwave Med., Inc. v. Cardiovascular Sys Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In the recent case of Shockwave Medical, Inc. v. Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., the Federal Circuit addressed how “Applicant Admitted Prior Art” (AAPA) can be used in patent challenges before…
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