This week is Court Week at the Federal Circuit. The court will convene 9 panels to consider 54 cases. Of the 54 cases, the court will hear oral argument in 35 cases. The Federal Circuit provides access to live audio of these arguments via the Federal Circuit’s YouTube channel. This Court Week, two cases scheduled for oral argument attracted amicus briefs. Here’s what you need to know about these two cases.
Apple Inc v. International Trade Commission
As explained in our argument preview, in this case the Federal Circuit will review a judgment of the International Trade Commission and consider arguments the Commission erred in concluding that Masimo established an existing domestic industry, in concluding that five patent claims are infringed and not invalid, and in rejecting Apple’s prosecution laches defense.
Joseph J. Mueller argue for Apple Inc.
Ronald A. Traud argue for the International Trade Commission.
Joseph R. Re will argue for Intervenors Masimo Corp. & Cercacor Laboratories, Inc.
This argument is scheduled to be heard on Monday, July 7 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 203.
Google LLC v. Sonos, Inc.
As explained in our argument preview, in this case the Federal Circuit will review a judgment of a district court and consider questions concerning prosecution laches, written description and priority dates, and summary judgment of invalidity.
Dan L. Bagatell will argue for Google LLC.
E. Joshua Rosenkranz will argue for Sonos, Inc.
This argument is scheduled to be heard on Thursday, July 10 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 203.