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1 day agoAppeals court delays ruling that blocked Trump's tariffs
The federal appeals court has temporarily delayed a decision blocking Trump's tariffs while it reviews the administration's appeal.
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2 months agoNinth Circuit Rejects Patent Misuse Defense in Minimum Royalty Dispute, Setting Up Potential Supreme Court Review
Patent misuse disputes can arise in contexts beyond the Federal Circuit's jurisdiction, as seen in C.R. Bard, Inc. v. Atrium Medical Corp.
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3 months agoFederal Circuit Clarifies 101 Patent Eligibility for Composition-of-Matter Claims
Federal Circuit reversed ITC ruling, affirming patent eligibility of claims related to polycrystalline diamond compacts.
This ruling provides important clarity for patent owners regarding patent eligibility challenges under Section 101.
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2 months agoRestam's Inherent Anticipation Theory for Product-by-Process Claims Fails at CAFC
The Federal Circuit affirmed PTAB's ruling that Restem did not prove Jadi Cell's patent claims unpatentable, maintaining the integrity of the patent.
Anticipation analysis for product-by-process claims remains distinct from infringement analysis as per the Federal Circuit's decision.
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2 months agoRestam's Inherent Anticipation Theory for Product-by-Process Claims Fails at CAFC
The Federal Circuit affirmed PTAB's ruling that Restem did not prove Jadi Cell's patent claims unpatentable, maintaining the integrity of the patent.
Anticipation analysis for product-by-process claims remains distinct from infringement analysis as per the Federal Circuit's decision.
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2 months agoFederal Circuit Rejects "Once Generic, Always Generic" Rule in Trademark Dispute Between Whiskey Makers
Generic terms can attain trademark registration if consumer perception changes over time.
The timing of genericness is crucial for trademark registration decisions.
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2 months agoDescriptive or Highly Descriptive? The Federal Circuit Reviews the iVoters vs iVoterGuide Trademark Dispute
The Federal Circuit is reviewing a trademark dispute over similar digital domain names, emphasizing brand differentiation's significance.
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2 months agoFederal Circuit Rejects "Once Generic, Always Generic" Rule in Trademark Dispute Between Whiskey Makers
Generic terms can attain trademark registration if consumer perception changes over time.
The timing of genericness is crucial for trademark registration decisions.
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1 month agoWhen Five Years of Use Isn't Enough: The High Bar for Highly Descriptive Marks
In the case of Heritage Alliance, the Federal Circuit upheld the TTAB's decision, stating that the terms 'iVoterGuide' and 'iVoterGuide.com' were deemed highly descriptive and did not achieve distinctiveness.
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