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Functionality and Trademark Law: The Federal Circuit’s Decision in CeramTec GmbH v. CoorsTek Bioceramics LLC
In a significant ruling on the intersection of patent and trademark law, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently upheld the cancellation of CeramTec GmbH’s…
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Federal Circuit Overturns PTAB Decision in Honeywell v. 3G Licensing: A Victory for Obviousness Challenges
On January 2, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a significant ruling in Honeywell International Inc. v. 3G Licensing, S.A., reversing the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) decision…
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Federal Circuit Reverses Infringement Verdict in CloudofChange v. NCR: A Case Study in Divided Infringement and System Claims
On December 18, 2024, the Federal Circuit issued a significant opinion in CloudofChange, LLC v. NCR Corporation, a case concerning direct infringement of system claims under 35 U.S.C.…
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Federal Circuit Vacates and Remands in Meyer Corporation Case: Key Patent Law Takeaways
The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Meyer Corporation, U.S. v. United States sheds light on several significant issues in customs law and the valuation of imported goods, with…
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Federal Circuit Vacates PTAB Decision in Palo Alto Networks v. Centripetal Networks: Key Patent Law Takeaways
On December 16, 2024, the Federal Circuit issued an opinion in Palo Alto Networks, Inc. v. Centripetal Networks, LLC, vacating and remanding a decision by the Patent Trial…
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Keeping Patent Damages Expert Opinions In Check
The Federal Circuit has taken the unusual step of granting en banc review in EcoFactor Inc. v. Google LLC to address fundamental questions about patent damages. The order…
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