Federal Circuit Requires Written Description Support for Provisional Applications to Serve as Prior Art Under the AIA
August 10, 2026
DENTAL MONITORING SAS v. ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit has clarified an important question about when a patent can claim the benefit of its provisional application’s filing date for purposes of qualifying as prior…
Read MoreCommerce’s 15-Day Deadline for Sunset Review Participation Survives Court Challenge
August 7, 2026
ARCHROMA U.S., INC. v. DEPT. OF COMMERCE Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit reversed a Court of International Trade decision that had struck down a Department of Commerce regulation requiring domestic interested parties to file a notice of…
Read MoreCelebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Honoring Chuck Reeves’ Extraordinary Legacy in Intellectual Property Law
August 5, 2026
Today, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone, 50 years of dedicated service by Charles “Chuck” Reeves. Since joining the firm in 1976, Chuck has exemplified everything that defines a great intellectual property attorney: technical depth, legal excellence, unwavering client commitment, and…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Unplugs Preliminary Injunction Over Faulty Claim Constructions in Outlet Cover Dispute
August 4, 2026
SOCKET SOLUTIONS, LLC v. IMPORT GLOBAL, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction that had barred Import Global from making or selling its Neat Socket product, finding that the district court misconstrued two key…
Read MoreWoodard Emhardt Recognized in the 2026 IP STARS USA Guide
July 30, 2026
Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP proudly announces its inclusion in the prestigious 2026 IP STARS USA rankings published by Managing IP. This recognition highlights the firm as one of the top intellectual property law firms. In addition to…
Read MoreFrom the First Patent to the Next 250 Years: A USPTO Virtual Event Worth Attending
July 28, 2026
On July 31, 1790, President George Washington signed the very first United States patent, granting inventor Samuel Hopkins protection for an improved process of making potash. That single document, issued just one year after the Constitution took effect, launched what…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Reverses $42M Verdict, Finds Stent Patent Anticipated by Chewing Gum Reference
July 27, 2026
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS v. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP. Authored by: Jeremy Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit has reversed a Delaware jury verdict that found Boston Scientific liable for infringing a University of Texas patent covering drug-releasing biodegradable…
Read MoreUnderstanding Current USPTO Trademark Processing Wait Times
July 22, 2026
If you have recently filed a trademark application or are planning to file one, knowing what to expect in terms of timing can make a significant difference in how you plan your business, marketing, and brand protection strategies. The USPTO…
Read MoreThe Legal 500 Recognizes Nine Woodard Emhardt Attorneys in 2026 United States Elite City Rankings for Intellectual Property
July 20, 2026
Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP is pleased to announce that nine firm attorneys have been recognized by The Legal 500 in its 2026 United States Elite City Rankings for Intellectual Property. The Legal 500 United States Elite City…
Read MoreSandwich Panel Roll-Up Door Escapes Preliminary Injunction on Insulated Door Patent
July 13, 2026
RIDGE CORP. v. KIRK NATIONALEASE CO. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit reversed a preliminary injunction that had blocked a group of trailer parts companies from selling a roll-up truck door accused of infringing an insulated overhead door…
Read MoreAI Coding Tools Have Revolutionized Software Development and The Law Is Scrambling to Keep Up
July 10, 2026
Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky and Charles P. Schmal Artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the way software is written, and tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Devin, Windsurf, Lovable, and GitHub Copilot sit at the center of one of the most…
Read MoreMinimizing U.S. Patent Filing Fees: A Guide for International Counsel
July 9, 2026
Authored by: Joshua P. Astin One of the most common questions we receive from foreign counsel is how to reduce U.S. patent filing costs for their clients. The U.S. patent system offers several built-in mechanisms for managing fees, but taking…
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