Author Archives: Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

DC dismissal of IPR institution decision action affirmed, reversed as to Apple’s improper USPTO rule-making argument

Apple, Inc., et al. (Cisco, Google, Edwards LifeSciences (“Apple”)) v. USPTO Docket No. 2022-1249 (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/22-1249.OPINION.3-13-2023_2093598.pdf) LOURIE, TARANTO, STOLL March 13, 2023 Brief Summary:   DC decision dismissing its action against the USPTO regarding its IPR institution decision affirmed, but reversed … Continue reading

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Board finding of no obviousness reversed under “known-technique” motivation to combine rationale

Intel Corporation v. Pact XPP Schweiz AG Docket No. 2022-1037 (IPR 2020-00518) (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/22-1037.OPINION.3-13-2023_2093578.pdf) NEWMAN, POST, HUGHES March 13, 2023 Brief Summary:   Board IPR finding that Intel did not show PACT’s claims unpatentable for obviousness reversed as prior art shows … Continue reading

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Board finding of no written description of genus claims in priority applications and anticipation affirmed

Regents of the University of Minnesota v. Gilead Sciences, Inc. Docket No. 2021-2168 (IPR 2017-01712) (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/21-2168.OPINION.3-6-2023_2090143.pdf) LOURIE, DYK, STOLL March 6, 2023 Brief Summary:   Board IPR FWD finding UM’s genus claims lack a sufficient written description in priority applications … Continue reading

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IPR decision of no obviousness vacated and remanded for “fundamental legal error in defining the combination it was evaluating”

Netflix, Inc. v. DivX, LLC Docket No. 2022-1083 (IPR-2020-00558) (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/22-1083.OPINION.3-1-2023_2088157.pdf) (Non-Precedential) NEWMAN, REYNA, TARANTO March 1, 2023 Brief Summary:   Board IPR FWD finding no obviousness vacated and remanded for “fundamental legal error in defining the combination it was evaluating”. … Continue reading

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DC order for Jazz to delist “computer-implemented system” claims from Orange Book affirmed

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC Docket No. 2023-1186 (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/23-1186.OPINION.2-24-2023_2085825.pdf) LOURIE, REYNA, TARANTO February 24, 2023 Brief Summary:   DC order for Jazz to delist “computer-implemented system” claims from OB affirmed. Summary:  Jazz appealed DC grant of an … Continue reading

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DC grant of PI vacated and remanded as Lite-Netics’ infringement allegations not objectively baseless (First Amendment issues relating to customer letters addressed)

Lite-Netics, LLC v. Nu Tsai Capital LLC, Holiday Bright Lights (“HBL”) Docket No. 2023-1146 (h https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/23-1146.OPINION.2-17-2023_2082508.pdf) LOURIE, TARANTO, STARK February 17, 2023 Brief Summary:   DC grant of PI vacated and remanded based on the DC’s abuse of discretion in … Continue reading

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DC invalidation of Minerva’s claims for public use at scientific meeting affirmed

Minvera Surgical, Inc. v. Hologic, Inc., Cytyc Surgical Products, LLC Docket No. 2021-2246 (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/21-2246.OPINION.2-15-2023_2081255.pdf) PROST, REYNA, STOLL February 15, 2023 Brief Summary:   DC finding of Minverva’s claims invalid for public use at a scientific meeting affirmed. Summary:  Minerva appealed … Continue reading

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DC invalidation of “isolated” vitamin B3 compositions under 101 affirmed

ChromaDex, Inc., Trustees of Dartmouth College v. Elysium Health, Inc. Docket No. 2022-1116 (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/22-1116.OPINION.2-13-2023_2079642.pdf) PROST, CHEN, STOLL February 13, 2023 Brief Summary:   Invalidation of claims to isolated vitamin B3 (NR) compositions as unpatentable under section 101 affirmed. Summary:  ChromaDex … Continue reading

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CyWee’s Arthrex-like arguments rejected; Board extension of time to produce FWDs and USPTO Director denial of rehearing affirmed

Cywee Group Ltd. v. Google LLC et al. (USPTO as Intervenor) Docket No. 2020-1565, -1567 (IPR2018-01257-8 (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/20-1565.OPINION.2-8-2023_2077658.pdf) PROST, TARANTO, CHEN February 8, 2023 Brief Summary:   CyWee’s Arthrex-like arguments rejected; Board extension of time to produce FWDs and USPTO Director … Continue reading

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DC claim construction based on description of invention affirmed; anticipation reversed; trade dress invalidity affirmed

Mosaic Brands, Inc., et al. v. Ridge Wallet LLC Docket No. 2022-1001-2 (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/22-1001.OPINION.12-20-2022_2050643.pdf) NEWMAN, PROST, STARK December 20, 2022 Brief Summary:   DC claim construction affirmed based on description of invention “as a whole” in specification.  Anticipation finding based on … Continue reading

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