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Patent Holder Loses Antitrust Challenge After Tying Product Purchases to License Agreements
February 11, 2026
INGEVITY CORPORATION v. BASF CORPORATION Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit recently upheld a multimillion-dollar antitrust verdict against a patent holder who conditioned patent licenses on customers’ exclusive purchase of its products. The case centered on carbon honeycombs—activated…
Read MoreHappy National Inventors Day!
February 11, 2026
Today, we get to celebrate a truly special occasion—National Inventors Day! Mark your calendars, because February 11 is the day we honor the brilliance of inventors everywhere. A little history: back on January 13, 1983, President Ronald Reagan officially declared…
Read MoreStreaming Patent Claims Ruled Abstract Despite Technical-Sounding Language
February 9, 2026
GOTV STREAMING, LLC v. NETFLIX, INC. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit handed Netflix a complete victory in a patent dispute involving technology for delivering video content to mobile devices. GoTV Streaming owned three related patents describing methods…
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The Legacy of Innovation: Syndicate Sales in the Floral Industry
Syndicate Sales is a family-owned business that has been dedicated to the floral industry since 1946. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,500 products, the company serves customers across all 50 states, as well as in Canada, South America, Europe,…
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Helping Candy Dynamics Maximize the Value of their Brands
Since 2001 Candy Dynamics has pushed the boundaries of flavor and sour in the candy business. Its flagship product, Toxic Waste® Hazardously Sour Candy®, is an innovative and phenomenally popular, one-of-a-kind, double-action sour candy treat that has become a hit…
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