Dennis Crouch

Columbia

Law Professor and Blogger, PatentlyO at Freelance

Patent Law Professor @Mizzoulaw. Patently-O. Writing on IP, AI, CivPro & legal ethics. Teaching tomorrow's lawyers. Exploring mythic journeys. Ski and Dance

Featured in:

linkedin.com Favicon

healthaffairs.org Favicon

abovethelaw.com Favicon

techrights.org Favicon

patentlyo.com Favicon

bloglikes.com Favicon

techtelegraph.co.uk Favicon

exbulletin.com Favicon

thepressroom.info Favicon

practicesource.com

Articles

Federal Circuit Vacates $300 Million Jury Verdict on Multiple Grounds

1 week ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

NEW: Patently-O Paid MembershipJoin thousands of patent law professionalsManage your AccountReset your password, Manage Subscriptions, Force logout. Free Daily E-MailAbout 25,000 individuals now receive Patently-O via e-mail each morning. Find a patent jobWe regularly post top patent jobs from leading firms, corporations, and government and educational institutions.
Links 16/06/2025: EchoLeak and NASA Teaming up With India

1 week ago | techrights.org | Dennis Crouch |Roy Schestowitz

Links 16/06/2025: EchoLeak and NASA Teaming up With Indiaposted by Roy Schestowitz on Jun 16, 2025 Leftovers Science Career/Education Hardware Ruben Schade ☛ The journey to a Dan A3-mATX case It is preferable to be wrong than inconsistent. This line of thinking manifests in so many contexts, from politics to business. People are deathly afraid of being seen changing their mind, because they fear its intellectually weak or a sign one has “flip flopped”.
The Federal Circuit's Shifting Political Balance

1 week ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

by Dennis CrouchThe United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit stands today with a dramatically different judicial composition than at any point in its 43-year history. As of June 2025, the court comprises eleven active judges—only three appointed by Republican presidents and eight by Democratic presidents, representing a 73% Democratic majority.
USPTO Hiring Examiners (for non-union role without telework)

1 week ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

by Dennis CrouchAfter a six-month hiring freeze and DOGE strong push for voluntary retirements, the USPTO has announced that it is again hiring patent examiners. There are some key changes: (1) the new examiners will work in the Alexandria HQ – these are explicitly designated as non-remote, non-telework eligible positions; (2) according to the announcement, these jobs fall outside the bargaining unit covered by the Patent Office Professional Association (POPA).
Federal Circuit Reverses Equitable Estoppel Defense: Reliance Requires More Than Business Pragmatism

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

NEW: Patently-O Paid MembershipJoin thousands of patent law professionalsManage your AccountReset your password, Manage Subscriptions, Force logout. Free Daily E-MailAbout 25,000 individuals now receive Patently-O via e-mail each morning. Find a patent jobWe regularly post top patent jobs from leading firms, corporations, and government and educational institutions.
Links 14/06/2025: India Plane Crash and Middle-Eastern War

2 weeks ago | techrights.org | Dennis Crouch |Roy Schestowitz

Links 14/06/2025: India Plane Crash and Middle-Eastern Warposted by Roy Schestowitz on Jun 14, 2025 Leftovers Hardware Tom's Hardware ☛ Disastrous MindsEye launch plagued by performance issues — even an RTX 5090 can't deliver 60 fps despite 19GB VRAM usage, developer working on a fix MindsEye players are complaining of poor performance despite having hardware that exceeds the game's recommended requirements.
Federal Circuit Sets Quick Schedule for Trump Tariff Constitutional Challenge

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

NEW: Patently-O Paid MembershipJoin thousands of patent law professionalsManage your AccountReset your password, Manage Subscriptions, Force logout. Free Daily E-MailAbout 25,000 individuals now receive Patently-O via e-mail each morning. Find a patent jobWe regularly post top patent jobs from leading firms, corporations, and government and educational institutions.
The Federal Circuit and the Trump Tariff En Banc Ruling

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

NEW: Patently-O Paid MembershipJoin thousands of patent law professionalsManage your AccountReset your password, Manage Subscriptions, Force logout. Free Daily E-MailAbout 25,000 individuals now receive Patently-O via e-mail each morning. Find a patent jobWe regularly post top patent jobs from leading firms, corporations, and government and educational institutions.
Pairing RADesign's Discovery Rule with Jem's Laches Defense

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

NEW: Patently-O Paid MembershipJoin thousands of patent law professionalsManage your AccountReset your password, Manage Subscriptions, Force logout. Free Daily E-MailAbout 25,000 individuals now receive Patently-O via e-mail each morning. Find a patent jobWe regularly post top patent jobs from leading firms, corporations, and government and educational institutions.
The Boundaries of Equivalence: Vitiation in the Complex Arts

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

NEW: Patently-O Paid MembershipJoin thousands of patent law professionalsManage your AccountReset your password, Manage Subscriptions, Force logout. Free Daily E-MailAbout 25,000 individuals now receive Patently-O via e-mail each morning. Find a patent jobWe regularly post top patent jobs from leading firms, corporations, and government and educational institutions.