Patent

Polsinelli PC Faces Malpractice Allegations Over Unsubstantiated Patent Claims Against Medical Device Firms

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In a recent legal development, national law firm Polsinelli PC faces malpractice accusations for allegedly sending baseless patent infringement demands to two medical device companies. The litigation arises as a consequence of what the companies describe as unsubstantiated allegations, posing significant reputational risks to the firms involved. The legal complaints, filed by the medical firms…

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USPTO Extends AI-Powered Patent Search Program to June 2024 for Enhanced Review Efficiency

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has decided to extend its Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot Program until June 1, as it continues to evaluate the program’s effectiveness in assisting with patent examinations. Launched last year, this initiative leverages AI technology to streamline the process of searching for prior art, aiming to improve both…

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Everspin Technologies Seeks ITC Dismissal of Avalanche’s Patent Case Over ‘Small Entity’ Fee Misuse

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In the ongoing legal contest between semiconductor giants, Everspin Technologies Inc. has implored the U.S. International Trade Commission to dismiss a patent infringement case initiated by Avalanche Technology Inc. The crux of Everspin’s argument lies in the claim that Avalanche’s patents are inadmissible due to years of improperly availing “small entity” fee discounts that were…

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Federal Circuit Reinstates Teva’s $177 Million Verdict in Patent Dispute with Eli Lilly

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The Federal Circuit recently reinstated a $177 million jury verdict in favor of Teva Pharmaceuticals, reversing a decision by a Massachusetts federal judge. This ruling concluded that Teva’s patents, concerning its migraine medication, were not invalid, as the lower court previously determined. This marks a significant setback for Eli Lilly, which had previously benefited from…

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Ex Parte Reexaminations Gain Ground: A Shift in Patent Validity Strategy

Pieter Gunst04 mins

The dynamic landscape of patent validity challenges is witnessing a notable shift, as stakeholders increasingly consider ex parte reexaminations. For many years, inter partes review (IPR) has dominated this arena, preferred for its adversarial nature and the opportunity it offers challengers to participate actively in the process. Nevertheless, ex parte reexaminations are beginning to gain…

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Polsinelli Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Bad Faith Tactics in Medical Device Patent Disputes

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Polsinelli, a well-known national law firm, faces allegations of bad faith conduct in several medical device patent infringement cases. A consortium of companies involved in these disputes accuses the firm of engaging in tactics intended to delay proceedings and inflate litigation costs. These actions purportedly undermine the fair adjudication of intellectual property rights and could…

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USPTO Ends COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program, Shifting Pandemic-Related Patent Strategy

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the termination of its COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program, originally established to expedite the patent approval process for innovations aimed at combating the pandemic. Launched five years ago, this initiative focused on fast-tracking ex parte appeals of rejections on patent applications. Its conclusion marks a significant…

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Federal Circuit Upholds Patent Invalidation in FullView vs. Polycom Dispute, Impacting Tech Innovation Legal Landscape

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The Federal Circuit recently declined to entertain an immediate appeal from FullView Inc., a U.S. Navy contractor, following a ruling by a California federal judge. The decision involves the invalidation of claims concerning FullView’s camera technology patent, which was deemed not to meet eligibility requirements. The court also upheld the exclusion of a damages expert’s…

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“Alt Legal Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of UK-based WebTMS for Enhanced IP Management”

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In a strategic move to bolster its global intellectual property (IP) management capabilities, Alt Legal, the cloud-based trademark docketing and management platform, has completed its acquisition of WebTMS, a UK-based IP portfolio management software provider. This acquisition marks Alt Legal’s sixth, expanding its reach beyond the United States and cementing a physical presence in the…

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Marshall Gerstein & Borun LLP Appoints New Managing Partner After 24 Years, Reflecting Evolving Legal Leadership Trends

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Marshall Gerstein & Borun LLP, a prominent intellectual property law firm in Chicago, has announced a pivotal leadership change. For the first time in 24 years, the firm has appointed a new managing partner. This decision sees a seasoned member of the firm’s executive committee, who has been part of the firm since 2000, stepping…

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Federal Circuit Affirms Rejection of Cobra Golf’s Patent Claims, Highlighting Challenges in Obviousness Standards

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The Federal Circuit has upheld a decision rejecting multiple claims from a patent application concerning a golf club head by Cobra Golf. The court’s decision supports findings by federal patent officials who deemed several claims in the application to be obvious. This case highlights ongoing challenges in patent law, particularly regarding the assessment of obviousness,…

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U.S. Patent Office Approves Google Petition, Rejects 10 Others in Key Patent Review Decisions

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In an intriguing development at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Director John Squires has made a decisive move by rejecting 10 petitions for patent reviews under the America Invents Act. However, two petitions, including a notable challenge from Google against a patent owned by Headwater Research LLC, have been approved. This decision adds another…

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Head Shaver Co. Seeks Dismissal of Patent Suit, Highlighting Tensions in Personal Grooming Industry

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In a recent legal maneuver, Head Shaver Co. has petitioned a North Carolina federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging infringement of a patent and a design patent owned by a competitor. The company contends that the claims lack the plausibility necessary to demonstrate such infringement. The litigation has stirred interest due to its potential…

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USPTO Launches Pilot Program to Address Patent Examination Backlog and Expedite Technological Innovation

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is launching a new pilot program aimed at reducing the patent examination backlog, tackling older applications that have already passed through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) international review. This initiative, announced by a USPTO leader, seeks to streamline processes within an increasingly congested technological landscape. Patent backlogs have…

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US Patent Office Launches AI Initiative to Revolutionize Patent Filings

Pieter Gunst04 mins

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched its Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot (ASAP) program, a significant step forward in patent filing strategies. This initiative provides applicants with automated search results notices before substantive examination, potentially transforming how companies approach patent applications. By enabling earlier visibility into the prior art landscape, ASAP…

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Tesla vs. Charge Fusion: The Critical Role of Precision in Patent Claims for Autonomous Technologies

Pieter Gunst04 mins

The recent legal confrontation between Tesla and Charge Fusion has brought to light a nuanced aspect of patent drafting that can have significant implications for technology companies. At the heart of this case lies the interpretation of patent claims related to software that computes a charging schedule and autonomously causes a charging event. This distinction,…

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Federal Circuit Reinvigorates VLSI’s Patent Dispute Against Intel, Overrules Prior Ruling

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The Federal Circuit has rejuvenated a patent infringement lawsuit filed by VLSI Technology against Intel Corporation, overturning a prior decision by a California federal judge that had restricted the litigation’s scope. The case highlights ongoing complexities in patent agreements between tech giants, with the Federal Circuit identifying that the lower court had misinterpreted the contractual…

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USPTO Denies Nike’s Trademark Application for Bronny James Logo, Highlighting Intellectual Property Challenges

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently rejected Nike’s application to trademark the logo associated with Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James and a player for the Los Angeles Lakers. This decision highlights ongoing challenges in trademark law, particularly as companies seek to protect intellectual property connected to high-profile individuals…

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U.S. Federal Circuit Courts Upholds Invalidating Vehicle Engine Software Patent, Reinforces On-sale Bar Principle

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently upheld a lower court decision invalidating a patent related to vehicle engine software, reaffirming the application of the on-sale bar principle in patent law. Powerteq LLC successfully argued that the software invention had been sold prior to the patent filing, rendering the patent invalid. This…

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Third Circuit Upholds Denial of Johnson & Johnson Effort to Block Biosimilar Market Entry

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The Third Circuit recently affirmed a lower court’s decision denying a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary’s attempt to block Samsung Bioepis from facilitating a generic drug launch by a Cigna unit. This legal battle centers around a biosimilar version of an anti-inflammatory treatment, highlighting the complexities and strategic maneuvering that characterize patent disputes in the biopharmaceutical…

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Brightpick Seeks Court Ruling Against Ocado Over Warehouse Robotics Patent Dispute

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Warehouse robotics company Brightpick has initiated legal proceedings in the Eastern District of Virginia, seeking a declaratory judgment that its “Gridpicker” system does not infringe upon seven U.S. patents held by Ocado Innovation Ltd. and Ocado Solutions Ltd., subsidiaries of the UK-based Ocado Group. The complaint, filed on April 12, 2026, follows a series of…

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IP Edge Rebrands Amid Rising Scrutiny of Patent Assertion Practices

Pieter Gunst03 mins

IP Edge, a significant player in the patent monetization arena, has recently undergone rebranding efforts amid heightened scrutiny. The firm’s decision comes in the wake of investigations probing its business practices, spotlighting the industry’s growing scrutiny over patent assertion entities frequently dubbed “patent trolls.” In particular, Bloomberg Law reports that IP Edge’s rebranding is seen…

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