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Last week, the Federal Circuit heard oral argument in OpenSky Industries, LLC v. VLSI Technology LLC, a patent case we have been tracking because it attracted an amicus brief. In this case, OpenSky cross appeals to challenge sanctions issued by the Director of the Patent and Trademark Office as part of an inter partes review proceeding before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Notably, this case is related to VLSI Technology LLC v. OpenSky Industries, LLC, which was argued in May. Judges Dyk, Linn, and Reyna heard the oral argument last week. This is our argument recap.

Last month, the Federal Circuit heard oral argument in Wyeth LLC v. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, a patent case we have been tracking because it attracted an amicus brief. In this case, Wyeth appeals a lower court’s grant of judgment as a matter of law of invalidity. The case presents questions related to claim construction as well as whether pre-issuance provisional rights under the Patent Act extend to induced infringement. Judges Lourie, Linn, and Hughes heard the oral argument. This is our argument recap.

Last month, the Federal Circuit heard oral argument in VLSI Technology LLC v. OpenSky Industries, LLC, a patent case we have been tracking because it attracted an amicus brief. In this case, VLSI appeals a judgment of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in an inter partes review proceeding. Notably, a related cross-appeal, OpenSky Industries, LLC v. VLSI Technology LLC, was argued separately this month. Judges Dyk, Linn, and Reyna heard the oral argument. This is our argument recap.

This week (and, as it turns out, next Monday) is Court week at the Federal Circuit. The court will convene 15 panels to consider 77 cases. Of the 77 cases, the court will hear oral argument in 56. The Federal Circuit provides access to live audio of these arguments via the Federal Circuit’s YouTube channel. This month, one case scheduled for oral argument attracted amicus briefs. Here’s what you need to know about this one case.

One case being argued at the Federal Circuit in June attracted amicus briefs. That case, OpenSky Industries, LLC v. VLSI Technology LLC, is a cross appeal from a judgment of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in an inter partes review proceeding. Notably, this case is related to VLSI Technology LLC v. OpenSky Industries, LLC, which was argued in May. This is our argument preview.

Here is an update on activity in patent cases pending before panels of the Federal Circuit where the cases have attracted at least one amicus brief. We keep track of these cases in the “Other Cases” section of our blog. Today, with respect to these cases, we highlight two recent opinions and one recent order, four newly identified cases, and two recent oral arguments. Here are the details.

This week (and, as it turns out, next Monday) is Court week at the Federal Circuit. The court will convene 14 panels to consider 77 cases. Of the 77 cases, the court will hear oral argument in 55. The Federal Circuit provides access to live audio of these arguments via the Federal Circuit’s YouTube channel. This month, two cases scheduled for oral argument attracted amicus briefs. Here’s what you need to know about these two cases.

Two cases being argued at the Federal Circuit in May attracted amicus briefs. One of these cases is Wyeth LLC v. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, a patent case. In it, Wyeth appeals a lower court’s grant of judgment as a matter of law of invalidity. The case presents questions related to claim construction as well as whether pre-issuance provisional rights under the Patent Act extend to induced infringement. This is our argument preview.

Two cases being argued at the Federal Circuit in May attracted amicus briefs. One of these cases is VLSI Technology LLC v. OpenSky Industries, LLC. This is a patent case on an appeal from a judgment of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in an inter partes review proceeding. Notably, it includes both an appeal and a cross-appeal, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office intervened. This is our argument preview.

Last week, the Federal Circuit heard oral argument in A.L.M. Holding Co. v. Zydex Industries Private Ltd., a patent case we have been tracking because it attracted an amicus brief. In this case, A.L.M. Holding appeals a district court’s conclusion that it lacked Article III standing. Judges Chen, Stark, and Cunningham heard the oral argument. This is our argument recap.