Federal Circuit Affirms: Web Conferencing Patent Claims Not Eligible for Protection
January 22, 2026
US PATENT NO. 7,679,637 LLC v. GOOGLE LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit has reinforced the high bar for patent eligibility in the world of software and web conferencing technology. The case revolved…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Reverses Exclusion of Expert Testimony in Spinal Surgery Patent Dispute
January 20, 2026
BARRY v. DEPUY SYNTHES COMPANIES Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision has significant implications for how courts handle expert testimony in patent cases, especially when it comes to claim construction and survey evidence. The case revolved…
Read MoreMissed Deadlines and Defaulted Defendants: Crocs Loses Appeal Over Imitation Clogs
January 8, 2026
CROCS, INC. v. ITC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the importance of timely appeals and the limits of relief when some parties default in trademark disputes at the International Trade Commission (ITC).…
Read MoreWhen Is a Sale “For Exportation to the United States”? Federal Circuit Clarifies Customs Valuation Rules
January 8, 2026
MIDWEST-CBK, LLC v. US Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision sheds light on how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) should value imported goods when the sales process involves multiple countries and steps. The case involved…
Read MoreWoodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP Elects New Partner
January 1, 2026
The firm is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott J. Collins to partner. Scott joined the firm in 2018 as a law clerk before advancing to the position of Associate in October 2019. He specializes in all facets of…
Read MoreA look at the year when generative AI became ‘legal’
December 31, 2025
This year marked a turning point as courts, businesses, and lawmakers grappled with how copyright law applies to generative AI systems trained on vast datasets of copyrighted content. Key Legal Developments: Business Solutions Take Shape: Government Weighing In: The Bigger…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Upholds PTAB Rulings on MIT and EBS Engine Patents
December 23, 2025
ETHANOL BOOSTING SYSTEMS, LLC v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit recently affirmed three Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions that found several engine-related patents owned by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and…
Read MoreThe Copyright Claims Board faces Challenges Three Years In
December 22, 2025
Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) was created as a more accessible and affordable alternative to federal court for resolving small copyright disputes. Established by the CASE Act of 2020, it began operations in the summer…
Read More$8 Million Bond Order in Idaho Patent Dispute Dismissed on Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction
December 18, 2025
MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC. v. LONGHORN IP LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the limits of appellate review when it comes to mid-case orders, specifically those involving state laws targeting bad faith patent…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Patent Infringement and Injunction Standards in Child Car Seat Dispute
December 17, 2025
Wonderland Switzerland AG v. Evenflo Company, Inc. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision offers important guidance on patent infringement, claim construction, and the standards for granting injunctions in patent cases. The dispute involved Wonderland Switzerland AG…
Read MoreTrademark Priority and Evidence Rules Decide Dispute Over “More Than An Athlete” Mark
December 10, 2025
GAME PLAN, INC. v. UNINTERRUPTED IP, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the importance of trademark priority and strict adherence to evidentiary rules in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board…
Read MoreNavigating U.S. Patent Grace Periods: Essential Knowledge for International Patent Practitioners
December 10, 2025
Authored by: Joshua P. Astin As a foreign associate, you’ve likely encountered this scenario: your client excitedly shares news about presenting their breakthrough invention at a major conference, only to mention afterward that they haven’t filed any patent applications yet.…
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