Tag: Rule 11
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VDPP v. Volkswagen: Settlement Licenses Can Trigger Patent-Marking Consequences Under § 287
A patent owner that makes no products of its own can still lose pre-suit damages when its licensees sell unmarked patented products. In VDPP, LLC v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Case No. 24-2226 (Fed. Cir. August 19, 2026), the Federal Circuit affirmed dismissal of a patent-infringement action because VDPP could not plausibly allege compliance with…
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Future Link Systems, LLC v. Realtek Semiconductor Corp.: When Sanctions Convert a Dismissal Into Prevailing Party Status
The Federal Circuit’s decision in Future Link Systems, LLC v. Realtek Semiconductor Corp., Nos. 2023-1056, 2023-1057 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 9, 2025), addresses a recurring but unsettled issue in patent litigation: when, exactly, a defendant becomes a “prevailing party” entitled to seek attorney fees and costs after a plaintiff voluntarily dismisses its case. The court’s answer…
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PS Products v. Panther Trading: Federal Circuit Upholds Sanctions for Frivolous Patent Lawsuit
The Federal Circuit has affirmed a district court’s sanctions against PS Products (PSP) and its attorney for filing a meritless design patent infringement case, reinforcing courts’ authority to penalize frivolous litigation. The case underscores the importance of proper venue selection, valid infringement claims, and adherence to litigation ethics. litigation. The case underscores the importance of…