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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.