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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concluded that the entire market value rule was not applicable where conclusory expert testimony was the only evidence that a product’s infringing features drove consumer...more
On August 14, 2024, the US District Court for the District of Delaware entered final judgment in Wyeth—a patent infringement case relating to pharmaceuticals for treating non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”)—vacating a jury...more
Provisur Technologies, Inc. v. Weber, Inc., et al., No. 2023-1438 (Fed. Cir. (W.D. Mo.) Oct. 2, 2024). Opinion by Moore, joined by Taranto and Cecchi (sitting by designation)....more
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in an inter partes review: Keysight Technologies, Inc. and Palo Alto Networks, Inc. v. Centripetal Networks, LLC found a rule set file used by a network security program to be a...more
In March 2024, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry published changes to its 2003 Patent Rules. These applicant-friendly changes include (1) a relaxation in the rules relating to the submission of information...more
Please join Vedder Price’s Intellectual Property group for a half-day complimentary seminar designed for in-house counsel. Topics will focus on real issues faced by IP holders, and attendees will leave with practical advice...more
On September 26, 2024, District Judge Gregory H. Woods (S.D.N.Y.) granted Defendant Epic Games, Inc. (“Epic Games”)’s Motion to Dismiss for failure to state a claim because Plaintiff AK Meeting IP, LLC (“AK”)’s allegations...more
On September 24, 2024, District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon (S.D.N.Y) denied Plaintiff Square One Choices, Inc. (“SOC”)’s Motion for Alternative Service because SOC failed to show that the Hague Convention permits service by...more
On June 12, 2024, the USPTO issued a final rule governing the pre-issuance circulation and review of decisions within the PTAB. This formalized current USPTO procedures within the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP4) adopted...more
The PTAB denied institution of inter partes review reasoning that Petitioner did not demonstrate a reasonable likelihood that Petitioner would prevail in establishing the unpatentability of any of the challenged claims. The...more
Aviation Clean Air, LLC v. Ionic Air Care, Inc., No. 3:21-cv-219-TCB (N.D. Ga. Sept. 16, 2024) - On September 16, 2024, a special master for the Northern District of Georgia issued a report and recommendation to deny Ionic...more
The Federal Circuit overturned its 42-year-old obviousness test for designs. Fashion companies, take note. The shape of a handbag, the red sole of a shoe: for fashion companies, design patents have long played a role in...more
On August 6, 2024, the PTAB issued its first written decision applying a new test for obviousness of design patents. In Next Step Group, Inc. v. Deckers Outdoor Corp., IPR2024-00525, Paper 16 (P.T.A.B. Aug. 6, 2024)...more
On September 10, 2024, District Judge Paul G. Gardephe (S.D.N.Y.) granted in part Defendant Adobe, Inc.’s motion to dismiss for failing to plead “facts sufficient to establish infringement.”...more
In the world of furniture design, aesthetics often play as crucial a role as functionality since the unique appearance of a furniture piece can set it apart in a competitive marketplace and help establish a brand’s identity....more
Vascular Solutions LLC, et al. v. Medtronic, Inc., et al., No. 2024-1398 (Fed. Cir. (D. Minn.) Sept. 16, 2024). Opinion by Mazzant (sitting by designation), joined by Moore and Prost....more
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent...more
On August 22, 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Hikma Pharmaceuticals, PLC (collectively Hikma), filed a petition for rehearing en banc, asking the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to reconsider its recent...more
Chief United States District Judge Laura Taylor Swain (S.D.N.Y.) recently transferred an action for patent infringement brought pro se by Rachel Ohana (“Ohana”) against Mars Petcare US, Inc. (“Mars Petcare”) to the United...more
On June 6, 2024, the PTAB issued a Final Written Decision concluding claims 1-6 of U.S. Patent No. 8,899,655 B1 (“the ’655 patent”) unpatentable. Yita LLC v. MacNeil IP LLC, IPR2023-00172, Paper 70 (PTAB Jun. 6, 2024)...more
Contour IP Holding LLC v. GoPro, Inc., Nos. 2022-1654, -1691 (Fed. Cir. (N.D. Cal.) Sept. 9., 2024). Opinion by Reyna, joined by Prost and Schall. Contour filed two suits against GoPro asserting infringement of two related...more
United States Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron (S.D.N.Y.) recently granted a motion by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (collectively “Samsung”) to compel non-party Microchip Technology...more
On August 22, 2024, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein (S.D.N.Y.) denied Google LLC’s motion for summary judgment that (1) it has not infringed two asserted patents; and (2) the two patents are invalid for lack of written...more
In a recent decision, the PTAB determined that images of products offered for sale via online retailers, such as Amazon, did not alone qualify as printed publications—even if the images showed the product and the date it was...more
The world of intellectual property (IP) underwent some significant transformations this summer, with recent changes from the U.S. Federal Circuit and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) reshaping the landscape of...more