Federal Circuit Upholds Ruling Against Patent Eligibility in Aviation Data Case

In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit has affirmed its stance on patent eligibility by refusing to reinstate a patent held by an Ohio-based company. The patent in question involved the use of Federal Aviation Administration data to ascertain the taxability of aircraft, but the court found it to be based on non-patentable subject matter. This case highlights ongoing challenges in protecting patents related to the usage of governmental data for commercial purposes. For more details on the court’s deliberation, access the full article on Law360.