Dismissal With Prejudice Makes Defendant a “Prevailing Party” for Patent Attorney Fees
September 9, 2025
Future Link Sys., LLC v. Realtek Semiconductor Corp Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In Future Link Systems, LLC v. Realtek Semiconductor Corp., the Federal Circuit clarified when a defendant can be considered a “prevailing party” entitled to attorney fees and…
Read MoreJury Verdict Overturned After “Bait-and-Switch” Trial Tactics in Marine Fuel Patent Case
September 8, 2025
Mag_m_ Tech. LLC v. Phillips 66 Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict in favor of Phillips 66 in a patent dispute with Magēmā Technology LLC over technology for producing low-sulfur…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Affirms Prosecution Laches Defense Against Hyatt’s Decades-Old Patent Applications
August 29, 2025
Hyatt v. Stewart Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In the long-running legal saga of inventor Gilbert P. Hyatt, the Federal Circuit has once again sided with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), affirming that prosecution laches—a defense based on…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Reins in Presidential Tariff Powers Under IEEPA
August 29, 2025
V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a landmark decision, the Federal Circuit has ruled that the President does not have unlimited authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The case,…
Read MoreWho Can Challenge Federal Contracts? Federal Circuit Clarifies “Interested Party” Rule in Percipient.Ai v. United States
August 28, 2025
Percipient.Ai, Inc. v. United States Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a major decision for government contractors and tech companies, the Federal Circuit recently clarified who has the right to challenge federal procurement decisions in Percipient.Ai, Inc. v. United States…
Read MoreCourt Opens Door for Subcontractors to Challenge Federal Procurement Decisions
August 28, 2025
Percipient.ai, Inc. v. United States Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit could reshape who gets to challenge federal procurement decisions, especially when it comes to the use of commercial products and services in government…
Read MoreDocumenting Your Invention Process: A Crucial Step for Patent Protection
August 27, 2025
Are you in the exciting process of bringing your invention to life? One of the most important steps you can take is to document your journey meticulously. This documentation is vital for patent protection and helps establish that the idea…
Read MoreWho Really Invented the Ointment? Federal Circuit Clarifies AIA Derivation Proceedings in Global Health Solutions v. Selner
August 26, 2025
Glob. Health Sols. LLC v. Selner Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent law, the Federal Circuit in Global Health Solutions LLC v. Selner (148 F.4th 1363, decided August 26, 2025) clarified how derivation proceedings work…
Read MoreFirm Partners Named The Best Lawyers in America© 2026
August 21, 2025
We are thrilled to celebrate our attorneys who have earned recognition from their peers in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® in America. A heartfelt congratulations goes to Daniel J. Lueders for being named the Best Lawyers® 2026 Litigation –…
Read MoreFirm Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® 2026
August 21, 2025
Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP is thrilled to announce that five of our attorneys have been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® 2026. This prestigious list highlights talented attorneys early in their careers who have demonstrated exceptional…
Read MoreGetting Paid as a High School Athlete
August 15, 2025
The movement to compensate players has now reached high school athletes in many states, following similar changes at the college level. However, it’s crucial for these young athletes to proceed with caution when it comes to accepting money or signing…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Reverses $4.7 Million DNA Patent Verdict, Clarifies “Identical” in Patent Claims
August 13, 2025
Lab’y Corp. of Am. Holdings v. Qiagen Sciences, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for the biotech and patent law communities, the Federal Circuit has reversed a $4.7 million jury verdict against Qiagen Sciences, LLC, finding…
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