May 13, 2026·24-2074·Panel Decision·By Maria Santos
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. This nonprecedential judgment resolves an appeal regarding patent validity challenges between two major athletic apparel companies.
This appeal originated from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board in inter partes review number IPR2023-00180. Nike, Inc. appealed the Board’s decision, while Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. and Lululemon USA Inc. were the appellees.
The court’s reasoning
The court issued a per curiam judgment affirming the lower decision. The opinion cites Federal Circuit Rule thirty-six, indicating a summary disposition without a full written opinion.
What it means going forward
The affirmation maintains the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s prior ruling, leaving the patent status as determined by the Board.
