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Carmax Drives off with Victory in Patent Suit
December 12, 2019

The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on November 27, 2019, granted CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.’s motion to dismiss in patent infringement action concerning a “virtual phone” interface that makes it easier to access smartphones while driving.
Supreme Court Says Government Can't Recoup Attorney's Fees When Defending § 145 Actions
December 11, 2019

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) cannot recover the pro rata salaries of its legal personnel under § 145 of the Patent Act, the Supreme Court held December 11, 2019. Peter vs. NantKwest, Inc., U.S., No. 18-801, 12/11/19.
Register Karyn A. Temple Announces Departure from the Copyright Office
December 11, 2019

The US Copyright Office on December 9, 2019, announced that Register of Copyrights Karyn Temple will be leaving the Copyright Office on January 3, 2020, to accept a new position with the Motion Picture Association.
Arizona Appeals Court Reverses Unsealing of Goodyear Trade Secrets
December 10, 2019

The Arizona Court of Appeals on November 26, 2019, reversed and remanded a trial court ruling which unsealed testing information concerning an alleged defect in a Goodyear tire model.
Lifescan Wins Blood Sugar Monitor Infringement Dispute
December 6, 2019

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 22, 2019, determined that LifeScan, Inc., the renowned leaders in blood glucose monitoring, did not infringe Phama Tech Solutions, Inc.’s patents for home blood glucose monitors.
PTAB Incorrectly Invalidates Wireless Network Patent
December 5, 2019

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 22, 2019, held that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) incorrectly invalidated part of a wireless network patent when it used prohibited evidence as the basis for its conclusion.
Updated Federal Circuit Rules of Practice
December 4, 2019

An updated version of the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice is now available on the court’s website.
Fed. Cir. Upholds Win on Optical Beam Switching Patent
December 2, 2019

The Federal Circuit on November 21, 2019, held that Nokia of America Corp. and Ciena Corp. didn’t infringe an optical beam switching patent after finding relevant claims of the patent invalid.
Pepsi Wins Copyright Suit Over Super Bowl Ad
November 26, 2019

The US District Court for the Southern District of New York on November 13, 2019, held that a Pepsi ad which ran during the 2016 Super Bowl and featured Funk singer Janelle Monae didn’t infringe on an advertising agency’s pitch.
Fed. Cir. Says Video Game Patent Review Not Time-Barred
November 25, 2019

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 19, 2019, affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision that determined that Game & Tech. Co.’s video game technology patent was invalid in light of prior art.