Case Summaries

This section primarily contains selected summaries of recent intellectual property law Federal Circuit decisions as presented by our attorneys at our informal weekly Professional Luncheons. In addition, pertinent Supreme Court and USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions have been included. These presentations of recent court decisions and other developments equip us with the most up-to-date information. Like many of our programs, these presentations are tailored to address the interests of our clients, who are always welcome to attend.

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CURTIN v. UNITED TRADEMARK HOLDINGS, INC., Appeal No. 2023-2140 (Fed. Cir. May 22, 2025). Before Taranto, Hughes, and Barnett. Appealed from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. (Trademark Opposition Standing)

FINTIV, INC. v. PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC., Appeal No. 2023-2312 (Fed. Cir. April 30, 2025). Before Prost, Taranto, and Stark. Appealed from W.D. Texas (Judge Albright). (Means-Plus-Function)

IN RE KOSTIC et al., Appeal No. 2023-1437 (Fed. Cir. May 6, 2025). Before Cunningham, Stoll, and Clevenger. Appealed from the PTAB. (Broadening Reissues)

IN RE PT MEDISAFE TECHNOLOGIES, Appeal No. 2023-1573 (Fed. Cir. April 29, 2025). Before Prost, Clevenger, and Stark. Appealed from the TTAB. (Genericness)

AZURITY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., v. ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD., Appeal No. 2023-1977 (Fed. Cir. April 8, 2025). Before Moore, Chen, and Murphy. Appealed from D. Del. (Judge Goldberg). (Prosecution History Disclaimer)

WASH WORLD INC. v. BELANGER INC., Appeal No. 2023-1841 (Fed. Cir. March 24, 2025). Before Lourie, Prost and Stark. Appealed from E.D. Wis. (Judge Griesbach). (Forfeiture of Argument)

IN RE: XENCOR, INC., Appeal No. 2024-1870 (Fed. Cir. March 13, 2025). Before HUGHES, STARK, and SCHROEDER. Appealed from Appeals Review Panel of Patent Trial and Appeal Board. (Jepson Claims, Written Description)

KROY IP HOLDINGS, LLC v. GROUPON, INC., Appeal No. 2023-1359 (Fed. Cir. February 10, 2025). Before Prost, Reyna, and Taranto. Appealed from D. Del. (Judge Noreika). (Collateral Estoppel)

TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL INC. v. D R BURTON HEALTHCARE, LLC, Appeals Nos. 2023-1777 and 2023-1779 (Fed. Cir. Feb. 7, 2025). Before Moore, Chen, and Stoll. Appealed from E.D.N.C. (Judge Boyle). (Expert Testimony)

LG ELECTRONICS INC. v. GESTURE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS, LLC, Appeals Nos. 2023-1501 and 2023-1554 (Fed. Cir. Jan. 27, 2025). Before Dyk, Lourie, and Hughes. Appealed from the PTAB. (Jurisdiction Over Expired Patents)

BEARBOX LLC V. LANCIUM LLC, Appeal No. 2023-1922 (Fed. Cir. January 13, 2025). Before Chen, Bryson, and Stoll. Appealed from D. Del. (Judge Williams). (Conversion, Inventorship)

CERAMTEC GMBH v. COORSTEK BIOCERAMICS LLC, Appeal No. 2023-1502 (Fed. Cir. January 3, 2025). Before Lourie, Taranto, and Stark. Appealed from TTAB. (Functionality of Trademark)

CLOUDOFCHANGE, LLC, v. NCR CORPORATION, Appeal No. 2023-1111 (Fed. Cir. December 18, 2024). Before Dyk, Reyna, and Stoll. Appealed from W.D. Tex. (Judge Albright). (Divided Infringement)

TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON v. LENOVO (UNITED STATES), INC., Appeal No. 2024-1515 (Fed. Cir. October 24, 2024). Before Lourie, Prost, and Reyna. Appealed from E.D.N.C. (Judge Boyle). (Antisuit Injunctions)

ALEXSAM, INC. v. AETNA, INC., Appeal No. 2022-2036 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 8, 2024). Before Judges Stark, Lourie, and Bryson. Appealed from D. Conn. (Judge Bolden). (Pleading Standards)

CROCS, INC. v. EFFERVESCENT, INC., Appeal No. 2022-2160 (Fed. Cir. October 3, 2024). Before Reyna, Cunningham, and Albright. Appealed from D. Colo. (Judge Brimmer). (False Advertising)

ASTELLAS PHARMA, INC. v. SANDOZ INC., Appeals Nos. 2023-2032, -2063, -2089 (Fed. Cir. September 18, 2024). Before Lourie, Prost, and Reyna. Appealed from D. Del. (Judge Bataillon). (Party Presentation)

OSSEO IMAGING, LLC v. PLANMECA USA INC., Appeal No. 2023-1627 (Fed. Cir. September 4, 2024). Before Dyk, Clevenger, and Stoll. Appealed from D. Del. (Judge Bataillon). (Expert Testimony)

CONTOUR IP HOLDING LLC v. GOPRO, INC., Appeals Nos. 2022-1654, 2022-1691 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 9, 2024). Before Prost, Schall, and Reyna. Appealed from N.D. Cal. (Judge Orrick). (§101 Eligibility)

CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION v. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, Appeal No. 2022-1827 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 12, 2024). Before Reyna, Mayer, and Cunningham. Appealed from the ITC. (On-Sale Bar)