A patent’s specification established a naming convention that applied to terms in the patent’s claims. Microchip Technology filed an IPR, arguing all claims of HD Silicon Solutions’ patent were invalid. The challenged patent...more
2/14/2025
/ Appeals ,
Claim Construction ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
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Obviousness ,
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ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORPORATION v. MODERNATX, INC.
Before Reyna, Schall, and Chen. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Summary: Arbutus’ patent was anticipated by an earlier Arbutus patent that incorporated...more
Federal Circuit Summaries -
Before PROST, Wallach, and Taranto. Appeal from the Southern District of Indiana.
Summary: In determining whether a party’s actions were “exceptional” under Octane Fitness, the District...more
6/14/2018
/ Abuse of Discretion ,
Appeals ,
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Clear Error Standard ,
Dismissals ,
Exceptional Case ,
Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Octane Fitness v. ICON ,
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Patent Invalidity ,
Patent Litigation ,
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Prevailing Party ,
Reaffirmation ,
Totality of Circumstances Test
Federal Circuit Summaries -
Before Newman, Bryson, and Moore. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Summary: Prosecution disclaimer occurred when an applicant explained why claims were amended and the Examiner...more