Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
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Written by : Michael E. Salamy Key Takeaway : Recent developments in the U.S. and China highlight that strong patent strategy and IP risk management are critical for companies operating in the solar supply chain. In March 2026, the U.S. International Trade…
CASE OF THE WEEK Actelion Pharms. Ltd. v. Mylan Pharms. Inc. , Appeal No. 2024-1641 (Fed. Cir. May 13, 2026) In our Case of the Week, the Federal Circuit affirmed a judgment that Mylar’s proposed generic hypertension drug would not infringe patents…
CASE OF THE WEEK Apple Inc. v. ITC , Appeal No. 2024-1285 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 19, 2026) In our Case of the Week, the Federal Circuit upheld a major ruling from the International Trade Commission against Apple Inc. in its patent dispute with Masimo Corporation,…
The latest ITC Section 337 Investigation Intelligence 2026 report is set to be released tomorrow, providing a comprehensive look at the trends and dynamics of U.S. International Trade Commission investigations. Drawing on data from ITC filings, EDIS…
Over the past six years, patent enforcement in the United States has been constantly shifting. Court decisions, changes in PTAB practice, and the realities of global manufacturing have all influenced how patent disputes are filed and defended. District…
CASE OF THE WEEK IQE, PLC v. Newport Fab, LLC , Appeal No. 2024-1124 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 15, 2025) Our Case of the Week this week is barely a patent case. It is largely a case involving alleged trade secrets misappropriation in the semiconductor manufacturing…
Behind every successful Section 337 investigation at the U.S. International Trade Commission is a legal team skilled in fast-paced litigation, technical complexity, and international trade strategy. As global competition intensifies and patent enforcement…
Written by : Geetha Durairaj, Ph.D. and Justin J. Gillett US SYNTHETIC CORP. v. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Before Dyk, Chen , and Stoll. Appeal from the U.S. International Trade Commission. Summary : The Federal Circuit found claims reciting magnetic…
Written by : Susan E. Pratt, Ph.D. and Nathan D. Reeves LASHIFY, INC. V. ITC Before Prost, Taranto , and Chen. Appeal from the U.S. International Trade Commission. Summary : Warehousing, quality control, distribution, sales, and marketing expenses incurred…
On February 28, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rescinded the June 21, 2022, memorandum titled “Interim Procedure for Discretionary Denials in AIA Post-Grant Proceedings with Parallel District Court Litigation.”…
The U.S. International Trade Commission saw a rise in Section 337 investigations in 2024, with filings increasing 40% year over year to 70 cases—a reversal from 2023’s 36.71% decline. This rebound underscores the ITC’s key role in global…
The International Trade Commission’s (ITC) Section 337 investigations have long been a critical tool for addressing unfair trade practices and safeguarding intellectual property rights in the United States. As these cases grow more prominent in the…
