Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Ricardo J. Calderon Lopez. The court held that it lacks jurisdiction over decisions from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision that a patent for measuring roof dimensions using aerial imagery was obvious. The court held that prior art references taught the claimed user-acceptance limitations, even under the appellant's proposed interpretation.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit summarily affirmed a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that the Tucker Act limits the Court of Federal Claims to claims for money damages.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to compel the issuance of a summons. The court found the petitioner failed to meet the demanding standard required for such extraordinary relief.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus and a motion for a stay pending appeal. The court treated the filing as a direct appeal and ordered the petitioner to file an opening brief within sixty days.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit transferred an appeal regarding a bankruptcy decision because it lacked jurisdiction. The court ordered the case moved to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision holding a patent for estimating roof area unpatentable. The court found the Board properly concluded that the claimed method was obvious based on prior art and common knowledge in the roofing industry.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court judgment finding that Lupin Ltd. did not infringe Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. patents and that certain claims were invalid for obviousness. The court upheld the lower court's claim construction and factual findings regarding the synthesis process and expert testimony.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling that upheld the Department of Veterans Affairs' termination of a construction contract for default. The court held that the contractor failed to prove excusable delay or a valid contract modification regarding asbestos abatement obligations.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a takings claim brought by oyster farmers. The court held that Louisiana statutes subordinate oyster leases to government actions taken for coastal protection, preventing a cognizable property interest under the Fifth Amendment.