Tag: Patents
Patent Board Faulted for Failing to Explain Its Reasoning in Network Security Patent Challenge
October 22, 2025
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. v. Centripetal Networks, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling after finding that the Board failed to adequately explain…
Read MorePatent Board Must Consider Evidence of Copying, Says Federal Circuit in Centripetal v. Palo Alto Networks
October 22, 2025
Centripetal Networks, LLC v. Palo Alto Networks, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit vacated a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling in the dispute between Centripetal Networks, LLC and Palo Alto Networks,…
Read MoreIPR Decisions Don’t Automatically Invalidate Patent Claims in District Court, Says Federal Circuit
October 15, 2025
Inland Diamond Prods. Co. v. Cherry Optical Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent owners and challengers alike, the Federal Circuit in Inland Diamond Products Co. v. Cherry Optical Inc. clarified that findings from Patent…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Anti-SLAPP Appeals in Patent-Related Trade Secret Disputes
October 15, 2025
IQE PLC v. Newport Fab, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In IQE PLC v. Newport Fab, LLC (doing business as Jazz Semiconductor, Tower Holdings, and others), the Federal Circuit addressed when a party can immediately appeal the denial of…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Rejects Standing for Patent Owner Groups Challenging USPTO Rulemaking Denial
October 3, 2025
US Inventor, Inc. v. United States Pat. & Trademark Off Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by US Inventor, Inc. and National Small Business United against the…
Read MoreUSPTO Panel Reverses §101 Rejection for AI Training Patent, Citing Real Technical Improvements
September 26, 2025
USPTO Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Appeals Review Panel has important implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning patents. The case involved U.S. Patent Application No. 16/319,040,…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Tosses $166 Million Patent Verdict Against AT&T and Nokia Over Faulty Expert Testimony
September 24, 2025
Finesse Wireless LLC v. AT&T Mobility LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a major decision for patent litigation, the Federal Circuit has reversed a $166 million jury verdict against AT&T Mobility LLC and Nokia of America Corporation, finding that…
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 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 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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