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Software as a Medical Device – also referred to as SaMD – is one of the fastest growing innovations in the medical device industry.

Cybersecurity and the security of the data in the cloud is a hot topic. The number of companies hacked and the magnitude of losses have been growing at an alarming rate.

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

The Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction in a patent infringement case involving electrical outlet cover products, finding that the district court made critical errors in its claim construction analysis. The appellate court determined that the lower court improperly imposed unsupported limitations on key patent terms and incorrectly applied a presumption of irreparable harm.

In a highly-anticipated case examining the geographical reach of U.S. patents, WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corp., No. 16-1011 (S. Ct. June 22, 2018), the Supreme Court ...

In FY2014, more than 1,300 IPR requests were filed at the Patent Office and in FY2015, more than 1,600.

On November 13, 2013, the PTAB issued its first final written decision in an IPR. Garmin International, Inc. v. Cuozzo Speed Techs., LLC, Case IPR2012-00001.

While much invective has been thrown around concerning IPR proceedings in the past few years, the institution rate of IPRs continues to fall...

In Thryv, Inc. v. Click-to-Call Techs, LP, the Supreme Court held that the PTAB's determination of whether a petition is timely under 35 U.S.C. § 315(b) ...

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has discretion under 35 US.C. § 325(d) to decline institution of inter partes review when "the same or substantially the same prior art or arguments"...

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has discretion under 35 US.C. § 325(d) to decline institution of inter partes review when "the same or substantially the same prior art or arguments"...

The USPTO has extended the period for public comment on the proposed amendments to the rules of practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board...

The death of Prince Rogers Nelson came as a shock to the world. It also gave us an opportunity to reflect on the vast accomplishments of the man known by so many names.

When protecting innovative three-dimensional designs, many often consider two distinct options: design patents or trade dress.

The Federal Circuit in Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc., No. 16-2006 held that it lacked jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1295(a)(1) and 1292(c)(2) to hear an appeal from a district court's...

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

Many parties appearing before the Federal Circuit are unaware of how Judges are selected to preside over their disputes. Like other courts, the Federal Circuit has sought to achieve a blind allocation...

When arguing before the Federal Circuit, three lights on the podium serve as timers.