This morning, the Federal Circuit released one precedential opinion, two nonprecedential opinions, and one nonprecedential order. The precedential opinion addresses an appeal from a judgment of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board—challenging both the Board’s claim construction and asserting that the Board’s decision violates the Administrative Procedure Act. The two nonprecedential opinions address appeals from decisions of the Merit Systems Protection Board, with one opinion sparking a dissent from Judge Reyna. The order grants a voluntary withdrawal of a petition for review. Here are the introductions to the opinions and a link to the order.
Opinions & Orders – February 6, 2024
This morning, the Federal Circuit released five nonprecedential orders dismissing appeals. Late yesterday, the Federal Circuit also released an additional order dismissing an appeal. Here are the links to the orders.
Opinions & Orders – February 5, 2024
This morning, the Federal Circuit released two nonprecedential opinions and six nonprecedential orders. The first opinion addresses a challenge to a district court’s construction of certain claim terms in a patent case. The second dismisses for lack of jurisdiction an appeal from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Two orders transfer appeals (one to a district court and another to an appellate court), one denies a petition for a writ of mandamus, two dismiss appeals, and one grants a summary affirmance. Here are the introductions to the opinions, selected text from the transfer and denial orders, and links to the dismissals and summary affirmance.
Opinions & Orders – February 2, 2024
This morning, the Federal Circuit released one nonprecedential opinion. It addresses an appeal from a district court’s judgment in a patent case. Late yesterday, the Federal Circuit also released one nonprecedential order dismissing a petition for review. Here is the introduction to the opinion and link to the dismissal.
Opinions & Orders – February 1, 2024
This morning, the Federal Circuit released one nonprecedential opinion. That opinion affirms a district court’s summary judgment in a patent case, holding asserted claims invalid for ineligible subject matter. Here is the introduction to the opinion.
Opinions & Orders – January 31, 2024
This morning, the Federal Circuit released two nonprecedential opinions. One addresses an appeal from a judgment of a district court in a patent case and affirms the denial of a preliminary injunction. The other dismisses an appeal from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for lack of jurisdiction. Here are the introductions to the opinions.
Opinions & Orders – January 30, 2024
This morning, the Federal Circuit released one precedential opinion and one nonprecedential opinion. The precedential opinion vacates and remands a case after finding that the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims applied an incorrect legal standard. The nonprecedential opinion affirms a judgment of the Merit Systems Protections Board. Here are the introductions to the opinions.
Opinions & Orders – January 29, 2024
This morning, the Federal Circuit released one precedential opinion, two nonprecedential orders, and one erratum. The precedential opinion addresses an appeal from a judgment of the Court of Federal Claims based on lack of standing. One order dismisses an appeal, while the other transfers a case to a district court. Here is the introduction to the opinion, selected text from the transfer order, and links to the dismissal and the erratum.
Opinions & Orders – January 26, 2024
This morning, the Federal Circuit released five nonprecedential orders. One remands appeals to the Court of International Trade. One grants a petition for a writ of mandamus, while another denies a similar petition. Two are dismissals. Here are the links to the dismissals and selected text from the remaining orders.
Opinions & Orders – January 25, 2024
This morning, the Federal Circuit released five nonprecedential orders. Two transfer cases to district courts, one transfers a case to another federal appellate court, and another remands a case to the Court of International Trade. The fifth order dismisses an appeal. Late yesterday, the Federal Circuit released three nonprecedential orders, each dismissing an appeal. Here are the introductions to the transfer and remand orders and links to the dismissals.