CAFC Affirms Dismissal of Opposition to iVoters Marks But Hints USPTO Should Reconsider RegistrationThe CAFC upheld the TTAB's decision dismissing opposition against iVoters marks, emphasizing that prior-use marks weren't protectable.
Federal Circuit Affirms Partial Win for Patent Owner Against AppleThe CAFC upheld the PTAB's ruling on Gesture Technology's patent claims amidst Apple's appeal.Apple's arguments regarding obviousness and standing were rejected by the court.
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 Rules Provisional Application Must Support Portion of Non-Provisional Cited in Rejection to Claim Earlier Priority DateThe CAFC clarified that provisional applications need to support specific patent specifications for prior art rejections.
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.
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.
Federal Circuit Affirms Partial Win for Patent Owner Against AppleThe CAFC upheld the PTAB's ruling on Gesture Technology's patent claims amidst Apple's appeal.Apple's arguments regarding obviousness and standing were rejected by the court.
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 Rules Provisional Application Must Support Portion of Non-Provisional Cited in Rejection to Claim Earlier Priority DateThe CAFC clarified that provisional applications need to support specific patent specifications for prior art rejections.
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.
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.
Exploring the Differing Views of the ITC and CAFC on ETSI Licensing DeclarationsThe OUII's brief argues that Ericsson can seek global injunctive relief per ETSI norms, challenging CAFC's stance.Discrepancies exist between CAFC and ITC on licensing interpretations.