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Prior Art Patents Sink Trade Secret Claims Over Cosmetic Implant Technology
April 17, 2026
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. v. CORNELL Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit reversed a multimillion-dollar trade secret verdict in a case involving competing cosmetic penile implants. Plaintiffs International Medical Devices, Inc. (IMD) and Dr. James Elist, the makers…
Read MoreWell-Known Antibodies Used in a New Way Get a Pass on Patent Disclosure Requirements
April 16, 2026
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH v. ELI LILLY AND COMPANY Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A jury found that Eli Lilly willfully infringed three Teva patents covering methods of treating headaches using humanized anti-CGRP antagonist antibodies. The district court then overturned…
Read MoreEngine Tuning Patent Invalidated by Device Sold Years Before the Patent’s Priority Date
April 14, 2026
DEFINITIVE HOLDINGS v. POWERTEQ Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit affirmed that U.S. Patent No. 8,458,689 is invalid because a similar device was already being sold to the public years before the patent’s critical date. Definitive Holdings sued…
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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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