Expert Testimony in Patent Cases: Timing of Experience Doesn’t Disqualify
September 4, 2024
Osseo Imaging, LLC v. Planmeca USA Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit clarifies an important point about expert testimony in patent cases: an expert does not need to have been a “person of…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Affirms: Video-On-Demand Guide Patents Fail Under Section 101
September 3, 2024
Broadband iTV, Inc. v. Amazon.Com, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed that several patents owned by Broadband iTV, Inc. covering electronic program guides for video-on-demand systems are not eligible for patent protection…
Read MoreWhen Similar-Looking Trademarks Aren’t Confusing: A Recent Lesson from the Appeals Court
September 3, 2024
Tribe of Two, LLC v. Vidal Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights how two trademarks can look somewhat alike but still be considered legally distinct, avoiding confusion in the marketplace. The case involved…
Read MorePatent Owner’s Strategic Waiver Bars Second Shot at Apple’s Processors
August 28, 2024
Wis. Alumni Rsch. Found. v. Apple Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision highlights how strategic decisions in patent litigation can have long-lasting consequences. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) spent over a decade pursuing Apple…
Read MoreApple’s Bid to Move Texas Patent Case to California Denied by Appeals Court
August 21, 2024
In re Apple Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit denied Apple Inc.’s request to move a patent infringement lawsuit from the Western District of Texas to the Northern District of California. The case,…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Denies Dismissal Request After Issuing Opinion in Cisco v. K.Mizra
August 16, 2024
Cisco Sys., Inc. v. K.Mizra LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit clarified what happens when parties try to dismiss an appeal after the court has already issued its opinion. The case involved Cisco…
Read MorePatent Appeal Dismissed: No Standing Without Real Threat of Infringement
August 16, 2024
Platinum Optics Tech. Inc. v. Viavi Sols. Inc. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the importance of having a real and immediate threat of harm before a company can appeal a Patent Trial…
Read MoreWoodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP Partners Selected for The Best Lawyers in America© 2025
August 15, 2024
Congratulations to all of our attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers® in America 2025, including Charles P. Schmal who was selected as the Indianapolis Lawyer of the Year in Trade Secrets Law. This designation…
Read MoreFirm Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2025: Ones to Watch
August 15, 2024
Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP is proud of our attorneys recognized in the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch 2025. This list recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private…
Read MoreSecret Process Sales Still Trigger On-Sale Bar Under the AIA, Says Federal Circuit
August 12, 2024
Celanese Int’l Corp. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent owners and applicants, the Federal Circuit has reaffirmed that selling products made by a secret process before filing for a patent can…
Read MoreCognac vs. Cologne: When Spirits and Hip-Hop Collide in Trademark Law
August 6, 2024
Bureau Nat’l Interprofessionnel DU Cognac v. Cologne Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit addressed a unique trademark dispute between the French organizations responsible for protecting the COGNAC certification mark and a hip-hop record label…
Read MoreVoice Commands for Remote Computer Control Deemed Obvious in Patent Challenge
August 1, 2024
Voice Tech. Corp. v. Unified Pats., LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent appellate decision has clarified the boundaries of patentability for technology that allows users to control computers remotely using voice commands from a mobile device. The patent…
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