Tag: preemption
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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 when it carries an eight-figure price tag and raises substantial federal preemption questions. In dismissing the appeal for lack of jurisdiction, the court sidestepped the merits entirely,…
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BEARBOX LLC v. LANCIUM LLC: A Legal Examination of Inventorship and State Law Preemption in Patent Law
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,…