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Derivation proceedings, much like its predecessor interference proceedings, apply when there are allegations that an individual, having learned of an invention from another, files a patent application.

In this podcast, Laura Johnson, partner at Finnegan chats with Jason Lott, Managing Attorney for Trademark Customer Outreach at the USPTO and Matthew Schwab, Senior Legal Administrator for Trademarks, Technologies...

In Papst Licensing GMBH & Co. KG, v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc., No. 2018-1777 (Fed. Cir. May 23, 2019)

The Federal Circuit examined whether the term "about" in a patent claim specifying a pH range of "about 7.6 to 10" was sufficiently definite to inform skilled artisans of the invention's scope with reasonable certainty.

In Kyocera Senco Indus. Tools Inc. v. ITC, No. 20-1046 (Fed. Cir. Jan. 21, 2022), the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded an International Trade Commission decision finding that...

Early stage technology companies, such as university spin-outs or technology start-ups face a number of challenges in all areas of business, proper protection and management of their intellectual property being just one of these.

The Apple-Samsung litigation provides valuable lessons for those expecting growth, and IP disputes, in the renewable energy space.

The International Trade Commission has the power to stop importation of articles that infringe a valid U.S. patent.

In SAS Institute v. Iancu, the Supreme Court addressed the question of, "[w]hen the Patent Office initiates an inter partes review, must it resolve all of the claims in the case, or may it choose...

Welcome to the Last Month at the Federal Circuit – a look at recent Federal Circuit decisions impacting the intellectual property community.

Attorney Trenton Ward recently joined Finnegan after five years serving as an Administrative Patent Judge at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

In October 2016, the new Librarian of Congress dismissed the then-current Register of Copyrights and named an interim Register.

The Life Sciences industry can be particularly challenging for companies to navigate, often requiring careful navigation through rigorous testing and regulatory compliance.

In Nike, Inc. v. Adidas AG, the Federal Circuit held that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board ("PTAB") may sua sponte raise a new ground of unpatentability for substitute...

Welcome to the Last Month at the Federal Circuit – a look at recent Federal Circuit decisions impacting the intellectual property community.

In Campbell Soup Co. v. Gamon Plus, Inc., Nos. 20-2344 and 21-1019 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 19, 2021), the Federal Circuit reversed the Final Written Decisions in two IPRs on design patents...

Catalyst technology is becoming increasingly significant in the energy and environment sectors.

In May 2018, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts amended its Patent Proceedings Rule – Local Rule 16.6 – in an effort to streamline and speed up patent litigation.