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CASE OF THE WEEK In re Cellect, LLC , Appeal Nos. 2022-1293, -1294, -1295, -1296 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 28, 2023) In a significant appeal from ex parte reexamination proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the Federal Circuit addressed whether…
CASE OF THE WEEK Volvo Penta of the Americas, LLC v. Brunswick Corp. , Appeal No. 2022-1765 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 24, 2023) In its only precedential patent case of the week, the Federal Circuit held the Patent Trial and Appeal Board erred in finding a boat…
CASE OF THE WEEK Axonics, Inc. v. Medtronic, Inc. , Appeal Nos. 2022-1532, -1533 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 7, 2023) In this week’s case of the week, the Federal Circuit re-affirmed existing precedent that in inter partes review proceedings before the Patent…
In the dynamic realm of patent law, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) serves as a critical battleground for challenging the validity of patents. As patent disputes escalate and innovation continues to surge, the role of leading attorneys, law firms,…
Written by : Joshua C. Loader & Justin J. Gillett AXONICS, INC. v. MEDTRONIC, INC. Before Dyk , Lourie, and Taranto. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary : Where a patent owner in an IPR proposes a claim construction for the first time in…
Written by : Rory R. Lootsma Sacral neuromodulation stimulates nerves above the tailbone to treat fetal incontinence and related bowel and bladder control issues. After California-based Axonics Inc. (“Axonics”) entered the sacral…
CASE OF THE WEEK SNIPR Technologies Limited v. Rockefeller University , Appeal No. 2022-1260 (Fed. Cir. July 14, 2023) Our case of the week addresses a wrinkle in the law concerning disputes between parties that filed patent applications covering the same…
In the world of patent law, challenging the validity of a patent is an important process that allows for the examination of its claims and potential infringement issues. Two common methods used for patent validity challenges are reexamination and inter…
When facing a patent dispute, it's crucial to understand the different proceedings available at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Each proceeding offers unique advantages and considerations. In this article, we will explore the key factors to…
Written by : Brian C. Barnes & Karen Cassidy Selvaggio PARUS HOLDINGS, INC. V. GOOGLE LLC Before Lourie , Bryson, and Reyna. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary : PTAB did not err in declining…
CASE OF THE WEEK Yita LLC v. MacNeil IP LLC , Appeal Nos. 2022-1373, -1374 (Fed. Cir. June 6, 2023) In appeals from two inter partes reviews before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (the Board) on related patents, the Federal Circuit affirmed the…
Written by : Nima Zargari, Ph.D. & Nathan D. Reeves YITA LLC V. MACNEIL IP LLC Before Taranto , Chen, and Stoll. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary : Evidence of commercial success that relates entirely to an individual claim element…
