Here is an update on recent en banc activity at the Federal Circuit in patent cases. The court denied three petitions raising questions related to attorney-client privilege, anticipation, and the standard for establishing venue. Here are the details.
En Banc Petitions
New Denials
Since our last update, the Federal Circuit has denied the petitions in the following cases:
- In re Nimitz Technologies LLC (attorney-client privilege)
- Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (anticipation)
- In re Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (standard for establishing venue)