FedCircuitBlog

Today the Federal Circuit issued one precedential opinion in a patent case, one precedential order in a patent case, one nonprecedential opinion in a patent case, and a nonprecedential opinion in a Vaccine Act case. Here are the introductions to the opinions.

One case being argued next week involves Keith Manufacturing Co. (“Keith”) and Larry Butterfield (“Butterfield”). This case presents the issue of whether a “stipulated dismissal with prejudice functions as a ‘judgment’ under Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(a), allowing the defendant to move for an award of attorney’s fees.”

Here is an update on recent activity at the Supreme Court in cases decided by the Federal Circuit.

Today the Federal Circuit did not issue any new opinions.

Another case being argued next week involves Intellectual Ventures I LLC (“IV”) and EMC Corp. (“EMC”). This case present the issue of whether, during an inter partes review (“IPR”), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) may premise its obviousness finding on expert testimony that represents gap-filling.

Here is an update on recent en banc activity at the Federal Circuit in patent cases, including a new petition related to the issue of patent eligibility.

Today the Federal Circuit issued one precedential opinion in a patent case, two nonprecedential opinions in patent cases, and a precedential opinion in a case in which a federal employee sought back pay for an unlawful discharge. Here are the introductions to the opinions. 

Another interesting case being argued next week involves Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (“Fraunhofer”) and Sirius XM Radio Inc. (“SXM”). This case presents the question of whether the term “irrevocable” in a patent license precludes any forfeiture of the licensed rights.

Here is a report on recent news and commentary related to the Federal Circuit and its cases, including news related to the Federal Circuit’s October hearings, a recent petition for certiorari and an amicus brief in a case pending before a panel, and an analysis of how diagnostic inventions are faring at the court.

Today the Federal Circuit issued one nonprecedential opinion in a patent case, one nonprecedential opinion in a veterans case, and a Rule 36 judgment. Here are the introductions to the opinions.