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Huawei Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Alleged Trade Secret Misappropriation in U.S. Trial

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

In a notable development in the corporate criminal trial concerning Huawei, jurors were presented with evidence indicating that the Chinese telecommunications firm allegedly co-opted proprietary technology from Quintel Tech. Ltd. during joint venture discussions. The accusation centers around the unauthorized use of information related to technology designed to enhance cell phone reception. This proprietary data…

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Federal Circuit Faces New Twist as USPTO Director Requests Remand in GoDaddy Patent Case

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

The ongoing legal battle involving a $253 million judgment against GoDaddy has taken another turn, as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) director has once again intervened. This intervention comes in the aftermath of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) invalidating patent claims, a decision which was later revived by senior judges in…

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Federal Circuit Declines En Banc Review, Upholds PTAB Ruling in Keysight-Centripetal Patent Dispute

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

The Federal Circuit has decided against en banc review of the ruling that upheld the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s decision regarding a patent dispute between Keysight Technologies Inc. and Centripetal Networks LLC. This decision comes despite Keysight’s argument that the original panel’s decision unduly emphasized procedural details over the fundamental substance of the case….

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Delaware Supreme Court to Review IP Misappropriation Claims in Bayer’s $2B Vividion Acquisition

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago04 mins

In a significant legal maneuver, CHP III LP has urged the Delaware Supreme Court to revisit its lawsuit concerning alleged intellectual property misappropriation linked to Vividion Therapeutics Inc.’s $2 billion acquisition by Bayer Corp. The investor claims the IP was improperly diverted, aiming to challenge the dismissal of its complaint. However, the defendants argue that…

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Federal Circuit Highlights the Crucial Role of Detailed Disclosures in Pharmaceutical Patent Enablement

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

Two recent decisions by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit have highlighted the nuanced complexities involved in method-of-treatment patent claims, underscoring the influence of claimed advances on enablement evaluations. The cases, involving pharmaceutical giants Teva Pharmaceuticals and Wyeth, resulted in differing outcomes despite their procedural similarities, thereby illuminating critical aspects of patent…

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Texas Judge Transfers NetApp Patent Case to Delaware Amid Jurisdictional Shifts in Tech Litigation

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago02 mins

In a significant legal development, a Texas federal judge, J. Rodney Gilstrap, has directed the transfer of a patent infringement lawsuit against NetApp, a prominent data storage company, to the District of Delaware. The lawsuit, initiated by the Irish patent-holding entity Valtrus Innovations, alleges that NetApp has infringed upon six computing systems patents. This decision…

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Federal Court Upholds $5.2 Million Patent Verdict Against Neapco in Landmark Driveshaft Technology Case

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago04 mins

In a recent decision, the federal court in Delaware upheld a jury’s verdict, requiring Neapco Holdings LLC to pay $5.2 million to American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. in a patent infringement lawsuit. The case centered around a disputed technology related to automotive driveshafts. Neapco had sought to overturn the decision, arguing that the jury’s findings…

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Tech Giants Mobilize Against Injunction in Samsung Patent Dispute, Citing Innovation Concerns

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

In a notable development, leading technology companies and industry associations have rallied behind Samsung in its ongoing legal battle with Collision Communications. They are urging the Federal Circuit to reject Collision Communications’ request for an injunction after securing a $445.5 million patent infringement verdict against Samsung. This legal maneuvering sheds light on the broader debate…

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USPTO Advances AI Integration and Expands Outreach Efforts with New Initiatives

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently announced several initiatives aimed at enhancing its technological capabilities and expanding its outreach efforts. On September 22, 2026, the USPTO appointed Jonathan Spencer as its new Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO). Spencer brings extensive experience in AI and machine learning, having previously worked at Waymo,…

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Supreme Court to Review Federal Circuit’s Decision in $500 Million Sony PlayStation Patent Dispute

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

The U.S. Supreme Court has been presented with arguments challenging a Federal Circuit decision in a $500 million patent dispute involving Sony’s PlayStation controllers. The patent owner claims that the ruling deviated from established statutes and precedents regarding functional patent claims. According to a filing, the decision allegedly introduced a new rule not found in…

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Netflix Triumphs in Patent Ruling as PTAB Invalidates DivX Streaming Claims

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

In a notable conclusion to a complex legal battle, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has ruled in favor of Netflix, declaring all claims of a DivX streaming patent invalid. This decision comes after two previous rulings that upheld the patent and two subsequent appeals to the Federal Circuit, showcasing the persistence with which…

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Centripetal Networks Urges Supreme Court Review of Patent Ruling Favoring Cisco Systems

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

Centripetal Networks LLC is seeking a reversal from the U.S. Supreme Court concerning a decision that exonerated Cisco Systems Inc. in a $2.6 billion patent infringement case. The core of Centripetal’s argument is that a new claim construction, introduced by the judge late in the proceedings, unfairly tilted the case in Cisco’s favor without granting…

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California Judge Overturns Chilisin Verdict Due to Undisclosed Apple Patent Deal

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago02 mins

In a significant development within the legal landscape of intellectual property, a California federal judge recently vacated judgments against Chilisin Electronics Corp. This turn of events followed the revelation that Cyntec Co. failed to disclose a pivotal agreement to license two of its patents to Apple. The case, a focal point in the patent law…

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Telecom Giants Call for Attorney Fees Following Victory in Patent Dispute Against Asus Technology Licensing Inc.

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago04 mins

In a significant development, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have petitioned a federal court in Texas for attorney fees following their victory in a patent infringement lawsuit. The telecom giants argue that Asus Technology Licensing Inc. engaged in what they describe as an “aggressive and unprincipled litigation campaign” in the realm of wireless communications patents. This…

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Patent Dispute Between UTEX Industries and GD Energy Products Dismissed After Jury Verdict

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

In the latest chapter of a closely watched patent dispute, Texas-based UTEX Industries and GD Energy Products have mutually agreed to dismiss a lawsuit following a jury’s decision last month. The jury found that GD Energy had not infringed upon a patent related to a packing assembly used in pumps for the oil and gas…

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Moderna and Sanofi Clash in High-Stakes Patent Dispute Over COVID-19 Vaccine Rights

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

Moderna has accused Sanofi of attempting to “unjustly profit” from Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines in an ongoing patent infringement lawsuit, asserting that Sanofi seeks financial gain after its own failure to produce a successful vaccine. This legal contention unfolded in a New Jersey federal court, where Moderna emphasized that Sanofi’s actions are motivated by opportunism rather…

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Microsoft Faces Patent Infringement Lawsuit Over Teams and Azure Encryption Technologies

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

Microsoft is currently facing a patent infringement lawsuit over its Teams and Azure platforms, accused of infringing on five patents originally issued to Cyph Inc., a secure messaging company founded by former SpaceX engineers. This lawsuit highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by tech giants as they expand their offerings in the competitive cloud and collaboration…

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Cigna Secures $1.8 Million in Legal Fees in Texas Patent Infringement Case

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

In a recent ruling, Cigna Corp was awarded nearly $1.8 million in legal fees after successfully defending against allegations of patent infringement related to card payment technology. This decision, handed down by a Texas federal magistrate judge, underscores the complexities and high stakes involved in intellectual property disputes within the financial services sector. The case…

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NEC Intensifies Patent Battle Against Anker Innovations with New Lawsuit in Texas

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

NEC Corp., the Japanese electronics giant, has initiated a new legal confrontation with Anker Innovations, a Chinese electronics company, accusing it of infringing on six image processing patents. The lawsuit, filed just days before another trial involving similar patents is set to commence in the Eastern District of Texas, highlights the intensifying patent battles between…

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Tribal Sovereign Immunity Limited in Federal Trademark Challenges, TTAB Rules

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago04 mins

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) recently made a pivotal ruling that tribal sovereign immunity cannot be used to block challenges to federal trademark registrations. This decision arose in the context of Sycuan Tribal Development Corp.’s attempt to use sovereign immunity to halt Philip Morris USA Inc.’s petition to cancel four of its tobacco-related…

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Federal Circuit Denies Management Profit Patents, Signaling Shift in IP Eligibility Standards

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

In a recent decision by the Federal Circuit, patents related to management profit measures were deemed ineligible, marking a significant ruling in the realm of intellectual property rights. The judgment favored Teradata Operations Inc. and W. W. Grainger Inc., who were entangled in a legal confrontation over alleged patent infringement. The court’s determination hinged on…

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Honeywell Aerospace Sues Lucid Motors and Rivian Over Alleged Patent Infringement in Electric Vehicle Technologies

Pieter Gunst2 weeks ago03 mins

Honeywell Aerospace, a spinoff from Honeywell International, has initiated lawsuits against electric vehicle manufacturers Lucid Motors and Rivian. The allegations concern the infringement of automotive patents, pivotal in the enhancement of electric vehicle technologies. This legal action underscores a growing intersection of traditional aerospace companies and the rapidly expanding electric car industry. The patents in…

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Lenovo Dismisses Patent Lawsuit Against Asus After ITC Ruling, Reflecting Broader Industry Trend

Pieter Gunst3 weeks ago03 mins

In a significant development, Lenovo has decided to drop its patent infringement lawsuit against Asus, marking the end of a contentious legal skirmish between the two tech giants. This move comes after more than a year following the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) ruling, which favored Asus by determining that its Zenbook laptop imports did…

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DraftKings Challenges Patent Linked to U.S. Secretary of Commerce: A Test for Innovation and IP Law

Pieter Gunst3 weeks ago03 mins

In a notable development in the realm of intellectual property law, the owner of DraftKings has petitioned the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to invalidate a patent related to mobile wagering systems. This patent lists none other than the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, as its lead inventor reported by Law360. The case…

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Stratasys Secures $27.6 Million in Patent Infringement Case Against Chinese Competitors in Texas Ruling

Pieter Gunst3 weeks ago03 mins

In a significant legal victory, the American-Israeli 3D printing giant Stratasys has secured a $27.6 million award following a Texas federal jury’s verdict. The jury found that a collective of Chinese companies had infringed upon several patents held by Stratasys, relating specifically to their 3D printing technology. This ruling not only affirms Stratasys’ stronghold in…