The Technology & Information Law Blog
Analysis by Charles Gideon Korrell
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On March 6, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued its opinion in ImmunoGen, Inc. v. Stewart, affirming the district court’s ruling that denied ImmunoGen’s patent application for a dosing regimen of its antibody drug conjugate (ADC), IMGN853. The court’s decision, rooted in key principles of intellectual property law, particularly focused on the doctrines of indefiniteness and…
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The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. v. Stewart (No. 23-2077) highlights the ongoing implications of the Supreme Court’s Arthrex decision on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and its review processes. This case revolves around a long-disputed patent application, constitutional challenges under the Appointments Clause, and the procedural…
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On March 6, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Vandewater International Inc. v. United States, affirming the Department of Commerce’s determination that certain steel branch outlets imported by Vandewater fell within the scope of an existing antidumping duty (ADD) order. This ruling underscores the complex interplay…
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On March 5, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Lashify, Inc. v. International Trade Commission, a case concerning intellectual property rights in the context of international trade and the domestic industry requirement under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The ruling has significant implications…
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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…