The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit expressed reservations about a significant sanctions order in a recent hearing on an online banking patent case. The lower court’s decision to impose nearly $85,000 in sanctions on a company and its legal counsel has come under scrutiny. During the proceedings, one of the judges on…
A federal judge in New Jersey has rejected efforts by Mylan to revive antitrust claims against Teva Pharmaceuticals regarding its multiple sclerosis drug, Copaxone. This decision came after endorsing a special master’s recommendations to dismiss certain claims from Mylan and other entities like Walgreens. The allegations involved accusations that Teva engaged in regulatory deception and…
In a significant legal maneuver, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that the Court’s recent decision in a copyright case involving an internet company supports its position in an ongoing patent dispute. The case at hand involves Hikma’s generic version of a heart medication originally developed by Amarin Pharma…
In a legal maneuver illustrating the competitive dynamics of the sports technology industry, Genius Sports Ltd. has requested that a Texas federal court compel Panda Interactive to disclose a settlement agreement reached in a previous patent lawsuit. This request is rooted in Genius Sports’ ongoing effort to obtain discovery materials that may be crucial in…
In a recent development in the firearms industry, FN Herstal, a prominent Belgian gun manufacturer, has initiated legal proceedings against Glock Inc., asserting that the Austrian company’s latest offering, the Glock Gen6 pistols, infringes on their patent. The lawsuit, filed in Georgia federal court, specifically targets Glock’s design feature that allows users to attach optic…
AI-powered cardiac imaging company Heartflow Inc. has filed a legal complaint against a former consultant, alleging patent infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets. The lawsuit targets a competitor founded by the ex-consultant, who Heartflow claims improperly accessed and used proprietary technology during his tenure with the company. According to a report by Law360, this action…
In recent developments, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has highlighted issues with the Bayh-Dole Act reporting requirements, which are pivotal for universities and businesses holding patent rights on inventions developed with federal funding. The reporting complexities are becoming a bottleneck for compliance, leading to potential inefficiencies in the patent process (Law360). Under the provisions…
In a recent legal development, the Federal Circuit has upheld the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s decision involving Meta Platforms Inc. The ruling confirmed the invalidation of all claims challenged by Meta against a patent held by AlmondNet Inc., a company specializing in advertising technology. The court’s decision, delivered on Monday, signals a continued trend…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently held firm in its decision to reject Cisco Systems Inc.’s effort to reinstate challenges to two patents held by Ramot at Tel Aviv University. These patents, which concern data conversion technology, were under scrutiny as Cisco questioned their validity. However, the Federal Circuit supported the…
On Monday, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced that it will investigate whether imported over-the-counter lidocaine patches sold by five companies infringe upon a U.S. patent. This investigation could potentially lead to exclusion orders preventing these products from entering the U.S. market, a significant move within the realm of international trade and patent law….
The Federal Circuit recently upheld a ruling by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), affirming the invalidity of claims within a contested video-decoding patent. This decision came after the patent holder argued against the restrictions on presenting written description support during the proceedings. This verdict impacts the domain of intellectual property, reinforcing the standards…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a pilot program that hopes to streamline the patent examination process, addressing long-standing concerns over examination backlogs. The program, revealed on April 10, 2026, introduces a new requirement for certain applicants in the national stage to actively request the examination of their patent applications, a move…
In a significant decision for intellectual property and technology law, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) ruling, affirming that Microsoft Corporation successfully demonstrated the invalidity of claims from Lemko Corp.’s distributed mobile architecture patent. This comes as an important development in the ongoing interplay…
The Federal Circuit’s evolving view of trade secrets represents a significant shift in the landscape of intellectual property law. Traditionally governed by common law and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA), as adopted by individual states, trade secret law saw a change with the introduction of the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) in 2016….
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently decided to uphold the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) conclusion that claims associated with a Sentient Sensors monitoring patent lacked innovation and were therefore deemed obvious. The case revolved around patent claims concerning technology employed in military instrument monitoring systems. The Federal Circuit’s…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently upheld a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), which invalidated certain patent claims related to remote-control technology asserted against Roku Inc. The affirmation on Friday further cements Roku’s legal standing in a protracted battle over the intellectual property rights associated with its…
Cisco Systems Inc. has made a significant legal move by requesting that a federal judge declare it has not infringed upon two patents related to managing parts of computer chips. This request came in light of the patent owner, who had initially filed the allegations, deciding to drop the claims just before the trial was…
Blank Rome LLP, a prominent law firm known for its comprehensive legal services, has strategically expanded its patent practice by hiring two seasoned patent lawyers in Chicago and Dallas. This move signals the firm’s focus on enhancing its intellectual property capabilities across different regions. In Chicago, Blank Rome has welcomed Edward Chadwick, formerly of Troutman…
In a recent development that could pave the way for legal clarity, the Federal Circuit’s Chief Judge indicated the potential for establishing a clear precedent concerning the role of patent marking in admissionless settlements. This statement emerged during a hearing where attorney William Ramey faced criticism from a Federal Circuit panel over his conduct in…
Amidst recent legal proceedings involving patent litigation, the Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit has articulated the potential necessity for a clear standard concerning the marking of intellectual property rights. The remarks were made during a session where the panel criticized attorney William Ramey for his conduct in a failed 3D glasses patent case against…
In a recent legal development, Patco Brands has contested BuzzBallz’s acquisition of web domains associated with Patco’s forthcoming products, labeling the move as both unfunny and unlawful. BuzzBallz, a producer of ready-to-drink cocktails, had previously claimed that the purchase was intended as a joke. Patco Brands, however, argues that this action constitutes anticompetitive cybersquatting and…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s recent overhaul of patent review practices has caused a stir among legal professionals and industry experts, with substantial debate evident at a recent conference. Many attorneys have voiced apprehensions about increased uncertainty, while the potential for policy shifts between administrations was noted by a former agency director. These concerns…
In a recent legal development, Judge Alan Albright of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas declined to dismiss a suit filed by BMW AG that aimed to prevent two patent litigations from proceeding in Germany. This decision emerged despite the German cases having been withdrawn, highlighting the complexities of international…
In a recent development, the manufacturer behind Welch’s Fruit Snacks has initiated proceedings at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Cibo Vita, accusing the firm of patent infringement concerning its yogurt-covered snacks. The case highlights ongoing tensions in the competitive fruit snack market, as companies strive to protect their innovations in packaging and product…
EmblemHealth is making a significant legal move in its ongoing dispute with AstraZeneca’s unit Alexion Pharmaceuticals. The nonprofit insurer has petitioned a federal judge in Massachusetts to allow an appeal to the First Circuit. This appeal challenges a decision that significantly reduced the scope of its class action suit, alleging that Alexion utilized questionable patent…