Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
The Federal Circuit affirmed the invalidity of two patents for indefiniteness but reversed summary judgment on infringement for a third patent due to disputed facts regarding Google's Content ID system. The case is remanded for trial on the infringement issue while the invalidity rulings for the other patents remain in effect.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an order dismissing an appeal in a patent dispute between Universal Electronics, Inc. and Roku, Inc. The dismissal was voluntary and based on a stipulation by both parties to withdraw the appeal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit determined it lacked jurisdiction over an appeal concerning the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The court ordered the transfer of the case to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
The Federal Circuit dismissed Ramsey Randall's appeal as untimely because the notice of appeal was not received within the mandatory 60-day jurisdictional deadline. The court refused to apply the prison mailbox rule because Randall failed to provide evidence that he deposited the notice in the prison mail system with prepaid postage before the deadline expired.
The Federal Circuit determined it lacked jurisdiction over an appeal concerning a Small Business Administration grant dispute because the claim did not involve patent laws or specific tort damages. Consequently, the court transferred the case to the Third Circuit, which holds proper subject matter jurisdiction over this civil action.
The Federal Circuit summarily affirmed the dismissal of a $65 million suit against the United States, holding that the Court of Federal Claims lacked jurisdiction over the plaintiff's tort-based and takings claims. The court ruled that liberty and bodily integrity are not property interests compensable under the Takings Clause and that implied-in-law contracts fall outside the court's statutory authority.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit summarily affirmed a dismissal by the Court of Federal Claims. The appellate court held that the lower court lacked jurisdiction over claims against private individuals and state officials in a child custody dispute.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a Merit Systems Protection Board order denying disability retirement benefits. The court held that the Office of Personnel Management cannot rebut the presumption of disability under Bruner solely by asserting a lack of objective medical evidence.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the removal of a federal employee for failure to follow instructions and conduct unbecoming a supervisor. The court held that the agency provided substantial evidence supporting the charges and that the penalty was reasonable under the Douglas factors.
The Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision that patent claims covering semiconductor stacking methods were obvious. The court rejected Katana Silicon Technologies' argument that the claims required a pre-formed solid sheet, adopting the Board's broader construction of an adhesion layer.