Tag: Patents
When “Known” Isn’t Enough: Federal Circuit Clarifies Motivation to Combine in Patent Obviousness
March 27, 2024
Virtek Vision Int’l ULC v. Assembly Guidance Sys Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision highlights a key principle in patent law: just because two technical approaches are “known” doesn’t mean it’s obvious to combine them. The…
Read MoreJury Instruction Error on Patent Obviousness Triggers New Trial in Tamper-Resistant Container Dispute
March 27, 2024
Inline Plastics Corp. v. Lacerta Grp., LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision highlights the importance of proper jury instructions in patent cases, especially when it comes to evaluating whether an invention is “obvious” in light of earlier…
Read MoreMedical Device Importation for FDA Approval Falls Under Patent Safe Harbor
March 25, 2024
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. v. Meril Life Scis. Priv. Ltd Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision clarified how the “safe harbor” provision in U.S. patent law protects companies when they import medical devices for activities related to FDA approval.…
Read MoreNo Contradiction, No Problem: Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent Claim Language on Lithium-Ion Batteries
March 6, 2024
Maxell, Ltd. v. Amperex Tech. Ltd Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit provided important guidance on how patent claims should be interpreted when it comes to potentially conflicting language. The case involved Maxell, Ltd.,…
Read MorePatent Claims on Targeted Online Ads Face Mixed Results in Court
March 5, 2024
Chewy, Inc. v. IBM Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the challenges of enforcing patents related to online advertising and targeted marketing. The dispute centered on two patents owned by IBM: U.S. Patent…
Read MoreAlexa’s Shopping List Feature Survives Patent Challenge Over Voice-Processing Technology
February 26, 2024
Freshub, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit has clarified the boundaries of patent infringement when it comes to voice-processing technology, specifically in the context of Amazon’s Alexa shopping-list feature. Freshub,…
Read MorePatent Claim Construction Gets a Reset in High-Tech TV Voice Command Dispute
February 9, 2024
RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. v. Philip Morris Prods. S.A Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals has shaken up a long-running patent dispute over voice-controlled television technology. Promptu Systems Corporation accused Comcast…
Read MoreOperating Manuals Can Be Prior Art: Federal Circuit Clarifies Public Accessibility Standard
February 8, 2024
Weber, Inc. v. Provisur Techs., Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent law, the Federal Circuit has clarified when company operating manuals can count as “printed publications” that qualify as prior art against patents. The…
Read MoreWhen Are Patent Claim Inputs Truly “Distinct”? Court Clarifies in Smart Thermostat Patent Dispute
February 7, 2024
Google LLC v. Ecofactor, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision involving Google LLC and EcoFactor, Inc. sheds light on how patent claims should be interpreted, especially when it comes to whether listed inputs in a method claim…
Read MoreWhen Are Patent Claim Inputs Truly “Distinct”? Court Clarifies in Smart Thermostat Patent Dispute
February 7, 2024
Google LLC v. Ecofactor, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision involving Google LLC and EcoFactor, Inc. sheds light on how patent claims should be interpreted, especially when it comes to whether listed inputs in a method claim…
Read MorePatent Board Can Allow New Arguments on Amended Claims, Even from Joined Parties
January 18, 2024
CyWee Grp. Ltd. v. ZTE (USA), Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision highlights how the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) handles motions to amend patent claims during inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, especially when new…
Read MoreCourt Clarifies What It Means to “Identify a Single Biomolecule” in Patent Claims
January 9, 2024
Pac. Biosciences of Cal., Inc. v. Pers. Genomics Taiwan, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the Federal Circuit has provided important guidance on what it means for a patented device to be “capable of identifying a…
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