On August 19, 2026, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in VDPP, LLC v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., No. 2024-2226, affirming the dismissal of a patent infringement case because the patent owner could not plead that its licensees…
The America Invents Act, enacted in 2011, overhauled the U.S. patent system. One of its key components was the Inter Partes Review (IPR) process, whereby parties could challenge the validity of a patent at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB),…
Today, a unanimous Supreme Court dismissed Amarin Pharma, Inc.’s suit against generic manufacturer and ANDA applicant Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., premised on active inducement of patent infringement by encouraging uses for indications outside the “skinny label” carve out sought by…
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is pleased to announce its recognition in the Chambers USA guide for Intellectual Property. Published annually by Chambers and Partners, Chambers USA ranks law firms and attorneys based on independent research, including client and…
Julianna L. Hunt recently authored an article titled “To Patent or Not to Patent? Pant and Trade Secret Protection.” In the article, Juliannna discusses key considerations businesses should evaluate when determining whether patent or trade secret protection is the most…
In a recent Law360 article titled Fed. Circ. Revives Patent Infringement Suit Over Paint Tech, attorney Travis W. Bliss, Ph.D., was quoted in connection with a Federal Circuit decision in Durr Systems Inc. v. EFC Systems Inc. The appellate court…
On April 18, 2023, the USPTO transitioned to electronic patent grants (eGrants), ending the granting and mailing of U.S. patents in paper form. Since that time, the USPTO has provided courtesy ceremonial copies of eGrants automatically to all patentees. Beginning…
While many are familiar with the phrase “patent pending” in its contemporary context as used, for example, by ambitious entrepreneurs in the popular television series Shark Tank, few are actually aware of the legal implications and consequences arising from the…
A granted U.S. patent can be challenged through various administrative procedures under U.S. patent law at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), which are designed to provide a faster, cheaper alternative to challenging the patent in a federal court…
Patenting AI innovations is more than filing early, broadly and often—it’s about drafting in a way that ensures both eligibility and durability. The strongest applications highlight technical improvements such as faster training, energy efficiency, or novel data structures, tie to…
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