ArticleITC Finds No Violation Of Section 337 In Certain Filament Light-Emitting Diodes (337-TA-1220)The accused products are light bulbs containing filament LEDs with ceramic submounts, and filament LEDs with flexible surfaces.United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleITC Institutes Investigation (337-TA-1258) In Certain Smart Thermostat SystemsOn March 30, 2021, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Smart Thermostat Systems, Smart HVAC Systems, Smart HVAC Control Systems, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-1258).United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleITC Institutes Investigation (337-TA-1272) In Certain Integrated Circuits - 26 July 2021On July 21, 2021, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Integrated Circuits and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-1272).United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleITC Institutes Investigation (337-TA-1286) In Certain Oil-Vaping CartridgesOn November 4, 2021, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Oil-Vaping Cartridges, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same.United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleITC Institutes Investigation (337-TA-1287) In Certain Integrated CircuitsOn December 1, 2021, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Integrated Circuits, Chipsets, and Electronic Devices, and Products Containing the Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-1287).United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleITC Institutes Investigation (337-TA-1299) In Certain Mobile TelephonesOn February 17, 2022, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Mobile Telephones, Tablet Computers With Cellular Connectivity, and Smart Watches With Cellular Connectivity, ...United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleITC Institutes Investigation (337-TA-1300) In Certain Mobile PhonesOn February 17, 2022, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, Smart Watches, Smart Speakers, and Digital Media Players, and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-1300).United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleITC Institutes Investigation (337-TA-1310) In Certain Interactive Fitness ProductsOn April 1, 2022, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Interactive Fitness Products Including Stationary Bikes, Treadmills, Elliptical Machines, and Rowing Machines...United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleITC Institutes Investigation (337-TA-1320) In Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft And Golf Club Head Connection AdaptorsOn June 21, 2022, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-1320).United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleMedytox Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Botulinum Toxin ProductsOn March 30, 2022, Medytox Inc. of the Republic of Korea ("Medytox") filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to section 337.United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleNCE Status Now Limited Active MoietiesOn April 23 President Biden signed into law changes narrowing the scope of eligibility for the non-patent "new chemical entity" (NCE) 5-year exclusivity provisions of 21 U.S.C. United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleNew Bill Introduced In U.S. Congress To Overturn The 2006 EBay DecisionHistorically, patent infringement judgments in U.S. federal courts led almost automatically to injunctive relief under 35 USC 283. This section of the patent statute provides that a court...United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticlePTAB Issues Three New Precedential OpinionsTwo of the decisions are related to when live testimony is allowed during oral arguments.United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticlePTAB Issues Three New Precedential Opinions On RPIThe PTAB designated three decisions as precedential yesterday (in addition to several in previous weeks). United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleThe Federal Circuit's First Enablement Decision Since AmgenFederal Circuit applied Amgen v. Sanofi, 598 U.S. 594 (2013)in deciding that claims 1-4, 19 and 20 of Baxalta's hemophilia patent, U.S. Patent 7,033,590 (‘590)...United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleUSPTO Announces COVID-19 Deferred-Fee Provisional Patent Application Pilot ProgramThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced a collaborative deferred-fee provisional patent application pilot program for inventions that combat COVID-19. United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleUSPTO Announces Fast-Track Appeals Pilot ProgramOn Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the USPTO issued a release stating: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced plans for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)...United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleUSPTO Announces Final Rule On Standardization Of Patent Term Adjustment Statement For Information Disclosure StatementsOn June 15, 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a final rule on the filing of a Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) statement regarding an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS).United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleUSPTO Extends Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot ProgramTo accelerate innovation in the health and medical fields, the USPTO published a Federal Register Notice announcing a fifth extension of its Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program.United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon
ArticleUSPTO Issues Updated Guidance On Use Of Applicant Admitted Prior Art In IPR ProceedingsOn June 9, 2022, the USPTO issued updated guidance on the use of applicant admitted prior art (AAPA) in IPR proceedings, expanding upon a similar memorandum issued under prior Director Iancu. United StatesIntellectual PropertyOblon