Jun 9 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-2119 Panel Decision

Google LLC v. Sonos, Inc.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed and remanded a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision finding Google patents unpatentable. The court held that the prior art reference failed to disclose exchanging messages while a device remained in a low power mode.

Jun 9 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1177 Panel Decision

In re Zhengxu He

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision rejecting patent claims for an automated kitchen system. The court held that substantial evidence supported the Board's finding that the claimed invention was obvious in light of prior art references.

Jun 8 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1180 Panel Decision

ALJINDI v. US

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Dr. Ahmad Aljindi's claims against the United States regarding alleged copyright infringement. The court ruled that the Claims Court lacked jurisdiction over the takings claims based on copyright infringement.