Monthly Archives: November 2020

Infringement by GSK’s inhalers and damages determination affirmed

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Vectura Limited v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC et al. Docket No. 2020-1054 (http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/20-1054.OPINION.11-19-2020_1688174.pdf) PROST, BRYSON, WALLACH November 19, 2020 Brief Summary:  DC finding that GSK’s inhaler composition infringe Vectura’s patent and the ~$90 million damages award affirmed. Summary:  GSK appealed jury finding … Continue reading →

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DC ineligibility decision erroneous as claims not “solely directed to the printed matter”

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

C. R. Bard, et al. v. AngioDynamics, Inc. Docket No. 2019-1756, -1934 (http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/19-1756.OPINION.11-10-2020_1683097.pdf) REYNA, SCHALL, STOLL November 10, 2020 Brief Summary:  DC erroneously granted JMOL based on expert mistake and conclusion that printed matter made claims patent ineligible under section … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS’ 2020 Thryv decision “makes clear that the threshold determination” of CBM review eligibility “non-appealable under 35 U.S.C. 324(e)”

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

SIPCO, LLC v. Emerson Electric Co. Docket No. 2018-1635 (CBM2016-00095) O’MALLEY, REYNA, CHEN September 25, 2019 Update (11/17/20):  FC panel explained that SCOTUS’ 2020 Thryv decision “makes clear that the threshold determination that SIPCO’s ‘842 patent qualifies for CBM review … Continue reading →

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IPR decision vacated and remanded for failure to compare “purposes or problems” of patent and alleged analogous art

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Donner Technology, LLC v. Pro Stage Gear, LLC Docket No. 2020-1104 (IPR2018-00708) (http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/20-1104.OPINION.11-9-2020_1682293.pdf) PROST, DYK, HUGHES November 9, 2020 Brief Summary:  Board IPR decision vacated and remanded as it “failed to properly identify and compare the purposes or problems” of … Continue reading →

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Board interference decision finding UW to be senior party affirmed based on proper claim construction

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. University of Wyoming Corp. et al. Docket No. 2019-1530 (http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/19-1530.OPINION.11-4-2020_1680467.pdf) NEWMAN, LOURIE, SCHALL November 4, 2020 Brief Summary:  Board interference decision finding UW to be senior party affirmed based on proper claim construction. Summary:  Chevron appealed … Continue reading →

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SFM correctly found to have standing to bring trademark cancellation request (e.g., “reasonable belief of damage”)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Corcamore, LLC v. SFM LLC Docket No. 2019-1526 (http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/19-1526.OPINION.10-27-2020_1675813.pdf) PROST, REYNA, TARANTO October 27, 2020 Brief Summary:  SFM found to have standing to bring trademark cancellation request against Corcamore’s SPROUTS registration in connection with vending machines in view of SFM’s … Continue reading →

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