This morning the Federal Circuit released one precedential opinion, two nonprecedential opinions, and one nonprecedential order. The lone precedential opinion comes in a patent case on appeal from the International Trade Commission. Of the nonprecedential opinions, one comes in a patent case on appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the other comes in an appeal from the Merit Systems Protection Board. The lone nonprecedential order dismisses an appeal. Here are the introductions to the opinions and a link to the order.
Recent Supreme Court Activity
Here is an update on recent activity at the Supreme Court in cases decided by the Federal Circuit. With respect to granted cases, there is no new activity to report. With respect to petitions, new petitions were filed in two patent cases. The court also received a waiver of the right to respond to one of the petitions in those patent cases, a brief in opposition to a petition in another patent case, and three new amicus briefs in support of the petitioner in yet another patent case. Here are the details.
Opinions & Orders – February 12, 2025
Late yesterday, the Federal Circuit released a nonprecedential order dismissing a case. This morning, the court released two nonprecedential opinions and three nonprecedential orders. Of the nonprecedential opinions, one comes in a patent case on appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, while the other comes in an appeal from a decision by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Of the nonprecedential orders, one grants a joint motion to remand a case and the other two dismiss appeals. Here are the introductions to the opinions and links to the orders.
Federal Circuit Announces Operating Status for February 12
Late last night the Federal Circuit announced that it will be closed today, February 12, due to inclement weather. Here is the full text of the announcement.
Recent En Banc Activity
Here is an update on recent en banc activity at the Federal Circuit. Two new amicus briefs were filed in a pending en banc case concerning standing to allege a violation of a statute or regulation in connection with the procurement of a government contract. Additionally, one new petition was filed, presenting a question regarding apportionment of damages for patent infringement. Finally, the court denied an en banc petition raising a question regarding claim construction. Here are the details.
Opinions & Orders – February 11, 2025
This morning the Federal Circuit released one precedential opinion, two nonprecedential opinions, three nonprecedential orders, one Rule 36 summary affirmance, and an errata. The lone precedential opinion comes in an international trade case on appeal from the Court of International Trade. Of the nonprecedential opinions, one comes in a pro se case on appeal from the Merit Systems Protection Board and the other comes in a patent case on appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. All three nonprecedential orders dismiss appeals. Here are the introductions to the opinions and links to the summary affirmance, dismissals, and errata.
Federal Circuit Announces Updated Operating Status for February 11
The Federal Circuit updated its operating status today given the weather in Washington DC. Here is the full text of the court’s most recent announcement.
Federal Circuit Announces Operating Status for February 11
Late last night the Federal announced that it would open today. Here is the full text of the announcement.
Recent News on the Federal Circuit
Here is a report on recent news and commentary related to the Federal Circuit and its cases. Today’s report highlights:
- an article discussing how “Commissioner for Patents Vaishali Udupa has notified the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that she is resigning effective immediately”;
- a report covering how three Federal Circuit “judges said Friday that doctors’ examination reports Judge Pauline Newman has presented as part of her legal effort to fight her suspension at the Federal Circuit contained major errors and unscientific conclusions”; and
- a piece reporting how a Federal Circuit panel “stripped a patent case over respiratory treatment devices away from a North Carolina federal judge, with the appeals court reversing a noninfringement verdict.”
Opinions & Orders – February 10, 2025
Late Friday afternoon, the Federal Circuit released an errata. This morning, the Federal Circuit released two precedential opinions, three nonprecedential opinions, and four Rule 36 summary affirmances. Of the two precedential opinions, one comes in Tucker Act case and the other comes in a patent case. Of the nonprecedential opinions, one comes in a takings case, one in a veterans case, and the other is on appeal from the Merit Systems Protection Board. Here are the introductions to the opinions and links to the summary affirmances and errata.