It has been a year since details emerged of an internal investigation concerning the mental competency of U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman by her fellow judges on the Federal Circuit. According to a story first reported on Law360, the patent community has rallied behind Judge Newman, lending her their widespread support throughout the course of the year.
However, Judge Newman’s journey has not been smooth sailing throughout. The same year also saw her encounter multiple legal obstacles that challenged her position on the court, further escalating the ongoing dispute that had initially sparked the investigation into her competency.