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.
Federal Circuit Affirms Invalidity of Purdue's OxyContin PatentsThe Federal Circuit affirmed the invalidity of Purdue Pharma's OxyContin patents due to obviousness, impacting patent law standards.The ruling highlights the importance of analyzing inherent properties and known problems in patent obviousness evaluations.
Don't Get Lazy, Timely Complete Your ArgumentsThe Federal Circuit highlights the implications of statutory estoppel in patent challenge proceedings under 35 U.S.C. § 315(e)(1).
Obvious DisagreementThe Federal Circuit's first decision in 2025 addresses important issues of patent obviousness, providing clarity and direction for future cases.
PTAB's Axe of Processor Efficiency Patents Upheld by CAFC in Win for MicrosoftThe CAFC affirmed that the challenged Microsoft patent claims were obvious based on prior art, rejecting the inventor's arguments against the PTAB's findings.
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.
Federal Circuit Affirms Invalidity of Purdue's OxyContin PatentsThe Federal Circuit affirmed the invalidity of Purdue Pharma's OxyContin patents due to obviousness, impacting patent law standards.The ruling highlights the importance of analyzing inherent properties and known problems in patent obviousness evaluations.
Don't Get Lazy, Timely Complete Your ArgumentsThe Federal Circuit highlights the implications of statutory estoppel in patent challenge proceedings under 35 U.S.C. § 315(e)(1).
Obvious DisagreementThe Federal Circuit's first decision in 2025 addresses important issues of patent obviousness, providing clarity and direction for future cases.
PTAB's Axe of Processor Efficiency Patents Upheld by CAFC in Win for MicrosoftThe CAFC affirmed that the challenged Microsoft patent claims were obvious based on prior art, rejecting the inventor's arguments against the PTAB's findings.