Opinions

Today’s Opinions – May 29, 2020

This morning the Federal Circuit issued three precedential opinions: one in a government contracts case, one in a takings case, and one in a tax case. The court also issued one precedential order in a government contracts case, as well as two nonprecedential opinions: one in a Merit Systems Protection Board case and one in a patent case. Here are the introductions to the opinions and text from the order.

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News

Recent News on the Federal Circuit

Here’s the latest.

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Opinions

Today’s Opinions – May 28, 2020

This morning the Federal Circuit issued one nonprecedential order in a patent case vacating the court’s judgment and dismissing the appeal for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Here is text from the order.

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Petitions / Supreme Court Activity

Recent Supreme Court Activity

This post summarizes the recent activity at the Supreme Court in cases decided by the Federal Circuit.

Here are the details.

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Opinions

Today’s Opinions – May 27, 2020

This morning the Federal Circuit issued a nonprecedential opinion in a patent case and a nonprecedential order unsealing it. Here is the introduction to the opinion and text from the order.

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En Banc Activity / Petitions

Recent En Banc Activity

Here is an update on recent en banc activity at the Federal Circuit. Highlights include new petitions filed in five cases raising questions related to claim construction, prevailing party status, assignor estoppel, forum selection clauses, and injunctive relief. In addition, a new amicus brief was filed in two cases raising questions related to patent eligibility. Here are the details.

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News

Recent News on the Federal Circuit

Here’s the latest.

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Opinions

Today’s Opinions – May 26, 2020

This morning the Federal Circuit issued one nonprecedential opinion in a patent case. Here is the introduction to the opinion.

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Opinions

Today’s Opinions – May 25, 2020

The Federal Circuit did not issue any opinions today in light of the Memorial Day holiday.

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Argument Preview

Argument Preview – Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Two cases that attracted amicus briefs are being argued on Monday, June 8. The cases are related. Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A brought separate breach of contract and patent infringement claims against two different alleged infringers, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Alkem Laboratories Limited. In both cases, Takeda appeals the district court’s denial of its motions for preliminary injunctions. Takeda argues that license agreements between Takeda and the accused infringers do not allow for the production of generic versions of Takeda’s patented product at this time. Here is our argument preview.

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