Insights – DBJG

APA Does Not Require PTAB to Make Express Credibility Determinations

8 Mar, 23 |

Anti-cancer, anti-viral patent invalidated despite contention its expert was ignored

Looks Like a Public Use

2 Feb, 23 |

Utility patent for plant variety denied due to display at private event

“Enlarged Chamber” Doesn’t Have to be Larger Than Something Else

13 Jan, 23 |

Chamber defined by its function rather than its relative size

Foreign Defendant Can’t Select Forum for Lawsuit

9 Jan, 23 |

Post-suit-consent to jurisdiction does not matter

In-House Counsel Denied Full Participation in Lawsuit

29 Dec, 22 |

Federal Circuit says it can’t review order denying access to source code until the lawsuit it over

New Use of Collateral Estoppel Permitted for IPRs

9 Dec, 22 |

Collateral estoppel used to flip holding of patent validity

IPR Disclaimer Only Applies After the IPR Party Is Over

16 Nov, 22 |

Patent Owner’s arguments for narrow claim interpretation do not save claim from invalidation

Trademark Used to Obtain Preliminary Injunction

10 Nov, 22 |

Narrow injunction required retailer to clearly associate its online marketing with its brand

Another § 101 Dismissal Reversed

13 Oct, 22 |

Patents directed to use of travel histories to improve search results survive motion to dismiss

Improvement Patent Does Not Anticipate Original Idea

12 Aug, 22 |

Reference building on first inventor’s idea does not qualify as prior art to first inventor’s patent