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US Patent No. 7,679,637 LLC v. Google LLC: Functional Claiming Meets Alice—Again
On January 22, 2026, the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a patent infringement complaint against Google at the pleading stage, holding that the asserted claims of U.S.…
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Barry v. DePuy Synthes: The Federal Circuit Draws a Line Between Daubert Gatekeeping and Jury Factfinding
On January 20, 2026, the Federal Circuit issued a significant decision clarifying the boundary between judicial gatekeeping under Daubert and the jury’s role as factfinder in patent infringement…
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Crocs v. ITC: When One Decision Becomes Two for Appeal Purposes
On January 8, 2026, the Federal Circuit issued its decision in Crocs, Inc. v. International Trade Commission, a case that serves as a sharp reminder that Section 337…
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Ethanol Boosting Systems v. Ford Motor Company: Institution Finality, Claim Construction Discipline, and the Perils of Relitigating What You Didn’t Appeal
The Federal Circuit’s December 23, 2025 decision in Ethanol Boosting Systems, LLC v. Ford Motor Company delivers a comprehensive reminder of three recurring themes in modern PTAB litigation:…
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Micron v. Longhorn IP: When an $8 Million Bond Isn’t Appealable (Yet)
The Federal Circuit’s December 18, 2025 decision in Micron Technology, Inc. v. Longhorn IP LLC is a reminder that not every high-stakes procedural ruling is immediately appealable, even…
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Wonderland Switzerland v. Evenflo: Claim Elements Still Matter, Injunctions Still Require Proof, and Willfulness Evidence Deserves Its Day
The Federal Circuit’s decision in Wonderland Switzerland AG v. Evenflo Company, Inc. (Dec. 17, 2025) delivers a sweeping reset across several familiar but frequently contested areas of patent…
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