Happy National Inventors Day!
February 11, 2026
Today, we get to celebrate a truly special occasion—National Inventors Day! Mark your calendars, because February 11 is the day we honor the brilliance of inventors everywhere. A little history: back on January 13, 1983, President Ronald Reagan officially declared…
Read MoreStreaming Patent Claims Ruled Abstract Despite Technical-Sounding Language
February 9, 2026
GOTV STREAMING, LLC v. NETFLIX, INC. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit handed Netflix a complete victory in a patent dispute involving technology for delivering video content to mobile devices. GoTV Streaming owned three related patents describing methods…
Read MoreTips for Collegiate Athletes Signing an NIL Agreement
February 2, 2026
Authored by: Joshua P. Astin Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts have become a significant part of the college sports landscape. While these deals offer exciting opportunities, it’s crucial for student-athletes to understand the potential complexities before signing on the…
Read MoreCourt Dismisses Confidentiality Dispute as Moot After Cat was Already Out of the Bag
February 2, 2026
In Re US (CIT Confidentiality) Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal over the disclosure of allegedly confidential business information, ruling that the case was moot because the information had already been public for over two…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Says Trade Commission Can’t Keep Everything Secret
February 2, 2026
In Re US (CIT Redaction) Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed that the International Trade Commission cannot automatically stamp “confidential” on every questionnaire response it receives during trade investigations. The…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Says Massage Device Designs Are “Plainly Dissimilar” Despite Looking Similar at First Glance
February 2, 2026
RANGE OF MOTION PRODUCTS, LLC v. ARMAID COMPANY INC. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit recently affirmed summary judgment of non-infringement in a design patent dispute between two makers of body massage devices. Range of Motion Products, owner…
Read MoreWord Choice Matters: “Requested” Creates Required Step Order in Streaming Patent Case
January 29, 2026
SOUND VIEW INNOVATIONS, LLC v. HULU, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a finding of non-infringement in a patent dispute between Sound View Innovations and Hulu over streaming media technology. The case centered on claim…
Read MoreUnderstanding U.S. Trademark Priority: A Guide for International Practitioners
January 26, 2026
Authored by: Shane T. Moreillon For attorneys practicing outside the United States, the American trademark priority system often presents a unique challenge. Unlike the straightforward “first-to-file” systems common in many jurisdictions worldwide, the U.S. operates a hybrid approach that combines…
Read MoreFederal 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…
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