Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
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Written by : Ben K. Shiroma and Tyler S. Cox INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. v. CORNELL Before Dyk , Reyna, and Taranto. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Central District of California Summary : The Federal Circuit held under CUTSA…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) has an important position in the patent litigation system in the United States. As the court with exclusive jurisdiction over patent appeals, its decisions influence how patents are enforced,…
U.S. District Court patent litigation continues to be one of the most consequential and data-rich arenas in intellectual property enforcement. Between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2025, 18,352 patent cases were filed across federal courts, involving tens of…
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…
Written by : Jonathan Hyman and Julia N. Hanson If you have a kid, or play in the NFL, you are likely familiar with The J.M. Smucker Company UNCRUSTABLES® a pre-made PB&J sandwich. According to The New York Times , “ NFL teams go through anywhere…
ANDA litigation remains one of the most demanding areas of patent law, where outcomes often hinge on the experience and judgment of individual attorneys. In disputes that determine when a generic drug can enter the market, the role of lead counsel is…
Written by : Jacob R. Rosenbaum and Henry P. FitzGerald Centripetal Networks, LLC, v. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Before Moore, Hughes, and Cunningham . Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: Despite affirming the denial of…
Written by : Ian W. Gillies The trademark attorney Thomas D. Foster has found himself in ongoing legal star wars to register US SPACE FORCE as his personal trademark covering coins, jewelry, watches, license plate holders, toys, and other everyday goods.…
Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) litigation remains one of pharma’s most contested arenas. With market exclusivity and billions in annual sales on the line, each case influences competition, pricing, and the speed at which patients see…
In the world of patent litigation, the PTAB has taken a central role, especially for disputes involving high-tech innovations. From software and semiconductors to digital communications, many of today’s most consequential patent battles play out not…
Over the past several years, patent litigation has gone through its share of ups and downs. Shifting legal standards, evolving strategies by patent owners and defendants, and broader economic factors have all played a role in defining the volume and nature…
In a major development for the billion dollar litigation finance industry, a tax provision targeting litigation funders has been removed from President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation, dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill”,…
