Tag: Patents
Indiana’s Inventive Spirit: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
July 1, 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it is a fitting time to recognize the inventors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies that helped shape American life. Indiana has long been known for manufacturing, agriculture, motorsports, pharmaceuticals, food production,…
Read MoreTurn Your Idea Into Reality: Don’t Miss USPTO’s “Successful Inventing 2026 – Manufacture” Event
May 29, 2026
Have you ever had a brilliant invention idea but felt completely overwhelmed by the journey from concept to finished product on store shelves? You’re not alone — and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) wants to help bridge that…
Read MoreUSPTO Final Rule: Mandatory US Representation for Foreign Patent Applicants and Owners – Effective 20 July 2026
March 20, 2026
Authored by: Michael M. Morris and Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The United States Patent and Trademark Office has published a final rule requiring patent applicants and patent owners who are not domiciled in the United States or its territories to be…
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 MoreFederal Circuit Upholds PTAB Rulings on MIT and EBS Engine Patents
December 23, 2025
ETHANOL BOOSTING SYSTEMS, LLC v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit recently affirmed three Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions that found several engine-related patents owned by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Patent Infringement and Injunction Standards in Child Car Seat Dispute
December 17, 2025
Wonderland Switzerland AG v. Evenflo Company, Inc. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision offers important guidance on patent infringement, claim construction, and the standards for granting injunctions in patent cases. The dispute involved Wonderland Switzerland AG…
Read MoreSingle Sign-On Patent Faces Mixed Results in Tech Showdown
December 9, 2025
IBM v. Zillow Grp., Inc. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the complexities of patent challenges in the world of digital authentication. The case revolved around U.S. Patent No. 7,631,346, owned by International…
Read MoreCourt Revives Patent Dispute Over Facebook Lead Ads and Targeted Advertising
December 5, 2025
Adnexus Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision has breathed new life into a patent dispute between Adnexus Inc. and Meta Platforms, Inc. (the parent company of Facebook), focusing on the technology…
Read MorePatent Invalidated: Written Description and Enablement Requirements Sink High-Profile Cancer Drug Dispute
December 2, 2025
Seagen Inc. v. Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit has brought clarity to the requirements for written description and enablement in patent law, with significant implications for pharmaceutical and biotech…
Read MoreWho Is the Inventor When AI Is Involved? USPTO Issues New Guidance on AI-Assisted Inventions
November 28, 2025
Revised Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released revised guidance clarifying how inventorship should be determined for inventions created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). This…
Read MoreCourt Finds “Optimal” and “Best” Patent Claims Too Vague for Enforcement
November 25, 2025
Akamai Techs., Inc. v. Mediapointe, Inc. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision highlights the importance of clear and objective language in patent claims, especially when using terms of degree like “optimal” or “best.” In a dispute between Akamai…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Patent Claim Construction in Railroad Car Dispute
November 19, 2025
Nat’l Steel Car Ltd. v. Greenbrier-Concarril LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling that Greenbrier-Concarril LLC did not infringe two patents owned by National Steel Car Ltd. (NSC) related…
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