Tag: patent infringement
No Infringement for One Structure Providing Multiple Functions
March 6, 2026
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. v. KURIN, INC. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky When blood is drawn from a patient, microbes on the skin can contaminate the sample, leading to false-positive test results and unnecessary treatments. Both Magnolia Medical Technologies and…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Says Damages Can Be Tied to Unaccused Products When There’s a Causal Link
March 6, 2026
EXAFER LTD v. MICROSOFT CORPORATION Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky Exafer Ltd. sued Microsoft Corporation, alleging that Microsoft’s Azure Platform infringed two of Exafer’s patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 8,325,733 and 8,971,335. These patents relate to systems and methods for optimizing…
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 MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies “Transparency” in Design Patents and Limits Doctrine of Equivalents for Integrated Frames
November 13, 2025
Smartrend Mfg. Grp. (SMG), Inc. v. Opti-Luxx Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit addressed important issues of claim construction and patent infringement in Smartrend Mfg. Grp. (SMG), Inc. v. Opti-Luxx Inc. The case…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Patent Terms for Heart Valve Devices in Key Infringement Ruling
October 27, 2025
Aortic Innovations LLC v. Edwards Lifesciences Corp Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed a patent dispute between Aortic Innovations LLC and Edwards Lifesciences over innovative devices used…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Upholds Non-Infringement in Fence Patent Dispute Over Connector Design
October 17, 2025
Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. v. Fortress Iron, LP Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent patent dispute between Barrette Outdoor Living and Fortress Iron, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit examined claims related to innovative fencing…
Read MoreApple Wins New Trial in $300 Million LTE Patent Dispute with Optis Over Jury Verdict Form and Damages Evidence
June 16, 2025
Optis Cellular Tech., LLC v. Apple Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent litigation, the Federal Circuit has vacated a $300 million damages award against Apple Inc. in its ongoing dispute with Optis Cellular Technology,…
Read MoreJury’s Patent Infringement Verdict Partly Restored in Aseptic Packaging Technology Dispute
January 24, 2025
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…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Revives Amarin’s Patent Case Over “Skinny Label” Generic Vascepa®
June 25, 2024
Amarin Pharma, Inc. v. Hikma Pharms. USA Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit recently revived Amarin Pharma’s patent infringement case against Hikma Pharmaceuticals, clarifying when generic drug makers can be liable for inducing off-label use, even after…
Read MorePREP Act Immunity Claim Stalls Patent Dispute Over COVID-19 Swabs
May 14, 2024
Copan Italia SpA v. Puritan Med. Prods. Co. LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the limits of immediate appeals when it comes to claims of immunity under the Public Readiness and Emergency…
Read MoreBill McKenna quoted in The Information, "Amazon Tests Program to Combat Patent Infringement"
April 25, 2019
Bill McKenna quoted in The Information, “Amazon Tests Program to Combat Patent Infringement.” Amazon is testing a new program that allows merchants on its marketplace who are victimized by cheap, patent-violating knockoffs to get them removed in a few months…
Read MoreAmazon Debuts New Pilot Program to Combat Utility Patent Infringement
February 12, 2019
It has become more and more routine in the past few years for a client to call Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP regarding an infringing item being sold on Amazon. Often the seller is new and/or located overseas. …
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