CAFC Vacates PTAB's Finding that Meat Prep Patent Was ObviousThe CAFC ruled that the PTAB's decision is unclear and must adhere to the obviousness theory presented in the case.
CAFC Affirms PTAB's Obviousness Finding Despite Erroneous Claim ConstructionThe CAFC upheld the PTAB's decision, finding an erroneous claim interpretation that did not affect the outcome of the patent invalidation.
CAFC Scolds District Court for Straying from 'Party Presentation' PrincipleThe CAFC reversed the district court's ruling on patent eligibility, noting a fundamental error in its assessment process.
Federal Circuit Says Lanham Act Applies to Crocs' False Claims that 'Croslite' Was PatentedThe CAFC ruled that false advertising claims regarding patent claims are actionable under Section 43(a)(1)(B) of the Lanham Act.
Federal Circuit Points to Prosecution History in Reversing District Court's Indefiniteness Holding for SamsungThe CAFC clarified that prosecution history can inform the meaning of patent terms, even if they're not explicitly stated in claims or specifications.
CAFC Vacates PTAB Win for Centripetal Due to Board's Poorly Articulated Motivation to Combine AnalysisThe CAFC vacated the PTAB's decision, emphasizing the need for clear reasoning in obviousness determinations based on combined references.
CAFC Vacates PTAB's Finding that Meat Prep Patent Was ObviousThe CAFC ruled that the PTAB's decision is unclear and must adhere to the obviousness theory presented in the case.
CAFC Affirms PTAB's Obviousness Finding Despite Erroneous Claim ConstructionThe CAFC upheld the PTAB's decision, finding an erroneous claim interpretation that did not affect the outcome of the patent invalidation.
CAFC Scolds District Court for Straying from 'Party Presentation' PrincipleThe CAFC reversed the district court's ruling on patent eligibility, noting a fundamental error in its assessment process.
Federal Circuit Says Lanham Act Applies to Crocs' False Claims that 'Croslite' Was PatentedThe CAFC ruled that false advertising claims regarding patent claims are actionable under Section 43(a)(1)(B) of the Lanham Act.
Federal Circuit Points to Prosecution History in Reversing District Court's Indefiniteness Holding for SamsungThe CAFC clarified that prosecution history can inform the meaning of patent terms, even if they're not explicitly stated in claims or specifications.
CAFC Vacates PTAB Win for Centripetal Due to Board's Poorly Articulated Motivation to Combine AnalysisThe CAFC vacated the PTAB's decision, emphasizing the need for clear reasoning in obviousness determinations based on combined references.
En Banc CAFC Overrules Design Patent Obviousness Test in Light of KSRElimination of Rosen-Durling test for design patent obviousness based on statutory and Supreme Court precedent.
CAFC Says Generic's Public Statements Make Induced Infringement Claims PlausibleClarity and consistency in communications are crucial to avoid liability for inducing infringement.