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International Medical Devices v. Cornell: Federal Circuit Narrows Trade Secret Protection for Publicly Disclosed Concepts
The Federal Circuit’s decision in International Medical Devices, Inc. v. Cornell, Case No. 25-1580 -1605 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 17, 2026), provides an important reminder that trade secret law…
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Teva v. Lilly: Federal Circuit Limits Amgen by Distinguishing Method-of-Use Claims from Composition Claims
The Federal Circuit’s decision in Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH v. Eli Lilly and Company, Case No. 24-1094 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 16, 2026), marks one of the most important…
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VLSI v. Intel: Federal Circuit Revives Patent Claims by Enforcing Litigation Stipulations and Narrowing Prosecution Disclaimer
The Federal Circuit’s decision in VLSI Technology LLC v. Intel Corporation, Case No. 24-1772 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 14, 2026), is a significant reminder that procedural decisions made early…
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Definitive Holdings v. Powerteq: Federal Circuit Reinforces Broad Reach of the Pre-AIA On-Sale Bar
The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Definitive Holdings, LLC v. Powerteq LLC, Case No. 24-1761 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 14, 2026), provides another reminder that pre-AIA § 102(b) remains…
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Fuente v. Vaporous: Federal Circuit Holds That One DuPont Factor Can Override All Others
The Federal Circuit’s decision in Fuente Marketing Ltd. v. Vaporous Technologies, LLC, Case No. 24-1460 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 8, 2026), offers a useful reminder that trademark disputes are…
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ironSource v. Digital Turbine: Amended Claims Can Defeat Appellate Standing
The Federal Circuit’s decision in ironSource Ltd. v. Digital Turbine, Inc., Case No. 24-1460 (Fed Cir. Apr. 8, 2026), offers a pointed reminder that success at the Patent…
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