Tag: PTAB
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Sage Products, LLC v. Stewart: “Sterile” Label in UK Document Found to Anticipate U.S. “Sterilized” Patent Claims
In Sage Products, LLC v. Stewart, No. 2023-1603 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 15, 2025), the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) finding that all challenged claims of Sage’s U.S. Patent Nos. 10,398,642 and 10,688,067 were unpatentable due to anticipation and obviousness. The ruling centered on whether a UK public assessment report (PAR)…
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In re Riggs: Clarification of 102(e) Prior Art:
In its opinion, the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision in In re Riggs, No. 22-1945, clarifying the framework for determining whether a published U.S. patent application can rely on the filing date of a provisional application to qualify as prior art under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. § 102(e).…
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AMP Plus v. DMF: A Closer Look at Obviousness Analysis
On March 19, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued its decision in AMP Plus, Inc. v. DMF, Inc., affirming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) ruling that AMP Plus, doing business as ELCO Lighting, failed to prove claim 22 of U.S. Patent No. 9,964,266 was unpatentable as obvious.…
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Federal Circuit Vacates PTAB Decision in CQV Co. v. Merck Patent GmbH, Raising Key Issues in Patent Infringement and Prior Art Analysis
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued an opinion in CQV Co., Ltd. v. Merck Patent GmbH, vacating and remanding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision regarding U.S. Patent No. 10,647,861. The ruling focuses on key legal issues related to patent infringement, prior art determination, and procedural fairness…
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Navigating Patent Law After Arthrex: The Federal Circuit’s Decision in Odyssey Logistics v. Stewart
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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Federal Circuit Weighs in on Gesture-Based Patent Dispute: Key Takeaways for IP Law
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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Federal Circuit Weighs in on Gesture-Controlled Camera Patent Dispute
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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Federal Circuit Vacates PTAB Decision in Palo Alto Networks v. Centripetal Networks: Key Patent Law Takeaways
On December 16, 2024, the Federal Circuit issued an opinion in Palo Alto Networks, Inc. v. Centripetal Networks, LLC, vacating and remanding a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in an inter partes review (IPR) proceeding. The ruling highlights critical issues in patent law, particularly regarding obviousness, motivation to combine, and the…
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Federal Circuit Upholds Narrow Construction of DDR Holdings’ E-Commerce Patent Claims
The Federal Circuit recently handed down a decision in DDR Holdings, LLC v. Priceline.com LLC, affirming a lower court’s interpretation of key claim terms in DDR’s U.S. Patent No. 7,818,399 (“’399 patent”). The ruling highlights the importance of claim construction in patent infringement litigation and underscores how courts evaluate intrinsic and extrinsic evidence in determining…
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Platinum Optics v. Viavi: Dismissal of Appeal for Lack of Standing Despite Prior Infringement Disputes
In Platinum Optics Technology Inc. v. Viavi Solutions Inc., No. 23-1227 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 16, 2024), the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from an inter partes review (IPR) decision for lack of Article III standing. The court declined to reach the merits of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) decision upholding the validity of…