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IPR Decisions Don’t Always Block Patent Claims in Court, Says Federal Circuit

Kroy IP Holdings, LLC v. Groupon, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In the recent case of Kroy IP Holdings, LLC v. Groupon, Inc., the Federal Circuit addressed a key question in patent law: Does a decision by the Patent…

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Patent Owners Get a Win: Federal Circuit Limits Collateral Estoppel from PTAB Decisions

Kroy IP Holdings, LLC v. Groupon, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent owners, the Federal Circuit recently clarified when a prior Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision can prevent a patentee from asserting…

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Expert Testimony Missteps Lead to New Trial in Medical Device Patent Dispute

Trudell Med. Int’l Inc. v. D R Burton Healthcare, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit ordered a new trial in the patent dispute between Trudell Medical International Inc. and D R Burton Healthcare,…

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Plant-Based Albumin Patent Survives Import Challenge at the ITC

Wuhan Healthgen Biotechnology Corp. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) finding that Wuhan Healthgen Biotechnology Corp. infringed Ventria Bioscience Inc.’s U.S. Patent No. 10,618,951,…

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Federal Circuit Clarifies “Comprising Tungsten” Means Elemental Tungsten—But Patent Still Obvious

HD Silicon Sols. LLC v. Microchip Tech. Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit addressed a key issue in the patent dispute between HD Silicon Solutions LLC and Microchip Technology Inc. over U.S. Patent…

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The Firm and Attorneys Ranked Among Top Trademark Practices in WTR 1000 2025 Edition

Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP has been recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the 2025 edition of the WTR 1000. In addition to the firmwide rankings, WTR selected the following attorneys as “leading practitioners” in the…

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Regeneron Wins Key Injunction to Block EYLEA® Biosimilar Launch

Regeneron Pharms., Inc. v. Mylan Pharms. Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant win for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, the Federal Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction that blocks Samsung Bioepis (SB) from launching its EYLEA® biosimilar in the United States.…

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Patent Office Can Continue Reexams Even After IPRs and Patent Expiration, Court Says

In re Gesture Tech. Partners, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision has clarified how patent challenges can proceed even after multiple rounds of review and the expiration of the patent itself. Gesture Technology Partners, LLC found itself…

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Jury’s Patent Infringement Verdict Partly Restored in Aseptic Packaging Technology Dispute

Steuben Foods, Inc. v. Shibuya Hoppmann Corp Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent appellate decision has clarified the boundaries of patent infringement and the doctrine of equivalents in the context of aseptic food packaging technology. Steuben Foods, Inc. accused…

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Navigating Patent Myths: Unlocking Your Business Potential

Common misconceptions about the patent system can really hold businesses back from seizing growth opportunities and securing their place in the market, especially when there’s fierce competition out there. One of the biggest myths? “If I patent it, I can…

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Published Patent Applications Can Be Used as Prior Art in IPRs—Even Before They’re Public

Lynk Labs, Inc. v. Samsung Elecs. Co Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit clarified a key question for patent law: Can a published patent application be used as prior art in an inter partes…

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Patent Law Preempts State Claims in BearBox v. Lancium Dispute Over Bitcoin Mining Tech

BearBox LLC v. Lancium LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed a win for Lancium LLC in a dispute brought by BearBox LLC and its founder, Austin Storms, over patented technology for managing…

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