The Technology & Information Law Blog
Analysis by Charles Gideon Korrell
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued a significant ruling in Restem, LLC v. Jadi Cell, LLC, upholding the validity of Jadi Cell’s U.S. Patent No. 9,803,176. This case, which originated from an inter partes review (IPR) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), revolved around whether Restem could…
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The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Apple Inc. v. Gesture Technology Partners, LLC (March 2025) provides important insights into patent law, particularly in the context of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings and obviousness determinations. This ruling builds on the court’s earlier January 2025 decision in another dispute involving Gesture Technology Partners, reinforcing key legal principles…
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On February 27, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a significant opinion in All One God Faith, Inc. v. United States, affirming the U.S. Court of International Trade’s decision that upheld Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) enforcement actions under the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA). The case revolved around…
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On February 13, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued its opinion in US Synthetic Corp. v. International Trade Commission, a case involving key issues in intellectual property law, particularly the eligibility of patent claims under 35 U.S.C. § 101 and the requirements for enablement under § 112. The Federal…
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The recent decision in Trudell Medical International Inc. v. D R Burton Healthcare, LLC by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit highlights significant issues in intellectual property law, particularly in the realm of patent litigation. This case, which revolves around the infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,808,588, serves as a critical…
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In a significant ruling on patent validity and inter partes review (IPR) jurisdiction, the Federal Circuit recently decided Apple Inc. v. Gesture Technology Partners, LLC, a case addressing the patentability of gesture-based camera control technology. The decision clarifies key issues surrounding the obviousness of patents, the scope of IPR proceedings, and the ability of the…
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In Steuben Foods, Inc. v. Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation, the Federal Circuit issued a major decision addressing key intellectual property issues related to patent infringement, claim construction, and the reverse doctrine of equivalents (RDOE). The case centered on aseptic food packaging technology, with the court analyzing whether Shibuya’s P7 aseptic bottling line infringed Steuben’s patents. This…
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On January 14, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a pivotal decision in Lynk Labs, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., affirming the invalidation of certain claims in Lynk Labs’ U.S. Patent No. 10,687,400 (the ’400 patent) through inter partes review (IPR). The case primarily addressed a critical question…
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In the recent case of BearBox LLC v. Lancium LLC, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed pivotal issues concerning inventorship claims and the preemption of state law by federal patent statutes. This case underscores the intricate balance between state and federal jurisdictions in intellectual property disputes. Case Background Austin Storms,…
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On January 10, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a significant decision in In re Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) Patent Litigation, reversing a district court ruling that had found claims of Novartis’ U.S. Patent 8,101,659 (“the ’659 patent”) invalid for lack of written description. The appellate court affirmed the district court’s rulings that the patent was not invalid…