This week and, as it turns out next Monday, is Court Week at the Federal Circuit. The court will convene 13 panels to consider 70 cases. Of the 70 cases, the court will hear oral argument in 45. The Federal Circuit provides access to live audio of these arguments via the Federal Circuit’s YouTube channel. This month, five cases scheduled for oral argument attracted amicus briefs. Here’s what you need to know about these five cases.
In re United States I and In re United States II
Two related cases both styled In re United States will be argued together this week. As explained in our first argument preview, in the first case the United States—on behalf of the International Trade Commission—contends the lower court abused its discretion in denying a joint motion to redact business proprietary information submitted to the Commission under a promise of confidentiality. In the second case, as explained in our second argument preview, the International Trade Commission petitions the Federal Circuit for a writ of mandamus directing the Court of International Trade to uphold the Commission’s designation of certain information as business proprietary and to vacate a related opinion and order.
Courtney Sheehan McNamara will argue for the United States and the Commission.
Two court-appointed amicus curiae, Alexandra H. Moss and Andrew J. Dhuey, will argue in favor of affirmance in the first case and denial of the petition in the second case.
Oral argument is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 201.
Arendi S.A.R.L. v. Oath Holdings Inc.
As explained in our argument preview, in this patent case the Federal Circuit Court will review a district court’s rulings related to patent eligibility, claim construction, indefiniteness, and infringement.
John Pierre Lahad will argue for the appellant, Arendi S.A.R.L.
Ginger Anders will argue for appellees Oath Holdings Inc. and Oath Inc.
Jeffri A. Kaminski will argue for appellee Google LLC.
Oral argument is scheduled to be heard on Thursday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 402.
Crocs, Inc. v. International Trade Commission
As explained in our argument preview, in this trademark case Crocs appeals a denial of a general exclusion order by the International Trade Commission.
David A. Caine will argue for Crocs, Inc.
Carl Paul Bretscher will argue for the Commission.
Oral argument is scheduled to be heard on Thursday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 201.
Micron Technology Inc. v. Longhorn IP LLC
As explained in our argument preview, in this patent case, the Federal Circuit will consider an appeal from a district court’s imposition of bonds the appellants say effectively preclude them from prosecuting claims for patent infringement.
Scott W. Breedlove will argue for Longhorn IP LLC.
Andrew Dufresne will argue for Micron Technology Inc.
Michael Zarian will argue for the State of Idaho.
Oral argument is scheduled to be heard on Monday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 201.