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 granted a motion to remand a Merit Systems Protection Board decision for reconsideration. The court acted to preserve party and judicial resources without addressing the merits of the underlying appeal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted a motion to remand the case to the Merit Systems Protection Board. The court ordered the Board to reconsider its holding in light of two recent decisions without addressing the merits of the parties' arguments.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded a district court ruling on patent indefiniteness while affirming a finding of invalidity based on anticipation. The court held that further analysis is required to determine if specific claim terms constitute means-plus-function limitations under Section one hundred twelve of the Patent Act.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit for failure to state a claim. The appellate court held that the asserted patents covering website creation systems were invalid under Section one hundred and one of the Patent Act.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal concerning a bid protest over a consulate construction project in Turkey. The court ruled the case moot because the State Department terminated the underlying contract, leaving the appellant with no concrete interest in the outcome.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in a patent infringement dispute involving a laryngoscope device. The court upheld the lower court's claim construction and its grant of summary judgment of noninfringement.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed a petition for review of the Merit Systems Protection Board. The dismissal was ordered due to the petitioner's failure to comply with mandatory filing requirements.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision refusing to register the MON AMI marks for edible pet treats. The court held that the Board's finding of likely confusion with the registered AMI mark was supported by substantial evidence.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed in part and remanded a decision denying service-connected disability benefits. The court held that the Board of Veterans' Appeals correctly relied on official service records to determine active-duty status.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking a generic drug competitor from entering the market. The court vacated the district court's order waiving the bond requirement, ruling that commercial activities generally require security.