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Federal Circuit Vacates $300 Million Jury Verdict on Multiple Grounds

1 week ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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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

1 week ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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Federal Circuit Sets Quick Schedule for Trump Tariff Constitutional Challenge

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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The Federal Circuit and the Trump Tariff En Banc Ruling

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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Pairing RADesign's Discovery Rule with Jem's Laches Defense

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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The Boundaries of Equivalence: Vitiation in the Complex Arts

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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Maintaining a Speedy and Robust IPR Process Should Be a Major Focus of John Squires’ Patent Quality Efforts

3 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

Guest Post by Shawn Miller, Professor of Practice, University of San Diego School of Law; CodeX Fellow, Stanford Law School; Creator, Stanford NPE Litigation DatabaseJust a week ago, I began dusting off the half-written paper drafts of two empirical research projects that have mostly sat on my shelf the past year while teaching an overload to aid my colleagues on sabbatical.
Strict Standard for Overriding Patent Lexicography in COVID Vaccine Patent Battle

3 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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