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Feb 13, 2025

Federal Circuit Further Defines Eligibility Standard for Composition Patent

Feb 13, 2025

In US Synthetic Corp. v. ITC, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision providing useful guidance on the application of 35 U.S.C. § 101, which governs patent eligibility. Specifically, the court addressed whether the claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,508,502 (the ’502 patent) were directed to an abstract idea and thus ineligible for patent protection. The case offers valuable clarification on how to assess claims involving physical compositions of matter under the two-step framework established by the Supreme Court in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International.

Feb 13, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Federal Circuit Clarifies Collateral Estoppel with respect to Inter Partes Review

Feb 12, 2025

In Kroy IP Holdings, LLC v. Groupon, Inc., the Federal Circuit reversed a district court’s dismissal of Kroy’s patent infringement claims on the grounds of collateral estoppel. The court clarified that inter partes review (IPR) decisions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), which use a lower burden of proof, do not automatically preclude litigating related but unadjudicated patent claims in district court.

Feb 12, 2025

Feb 3, 2025

Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB on Prior Art in Inter Partes Review

Feb 3, 2025

In a precedential and significant ruling that clarifies when a published patent application can serve as prior art in an inter partes review (IPR), the Federal Circuit has affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) decision in Lynk Labs, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The case hinged on the determination of whether a published patent application is considered prior art as of its filing date or its publication date.

Feb 3, 2025

Jan 20, 2025

Federal Circuit Upholds PTAB Ruling on Prior Art Treatment in Lynk Labs v. Samsung

Jan 20, 2025

In Lynk Labs, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) decision finding claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,687,400 unpatentable. The court ruled that under 35 U.S.C. § 102(e)(1), published patent applications are considered prior art as of their filing date in inter partes review proceedings, rejecting Lynk Labs' argument that they should only qualify as prior art from their publication date.

Jan 20, 2025

Dec 30, 2024

Five-Year Reform Outline of the People’s Courts in China

Dec 30, 2024

In a move aimed at reinforcing justice, efficiency, and fairness, the Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People's Court in China has unveiled a comprehensive reform outline. With a specific focus on intellectual property rights, the reforms may lead to increased damages for intellectual property infringement, signaling a stronger deterrent against violations and greater protection for innovators. Set against the backdrop of China's modernization efforts, the reform framework reflects a determined push to ensure that intellectual property rights are safeguarded and that violators face stricter consequences.

Dec 30, 2024

Nov 7, 2024

PKH Named as Tier 1 in Litigation and Patent Law by BestLawyers®

Nov 7, 2024

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP (PKH) is proud to announce its recognition as a "2025 Best Law Firm" by BestLawyers®. The firm has been distinguished with Tier 1 rankings in two highly competitive categories: “Litigation - Intellectual Property” and “Patent Law” for Atlanta.

Nov 7, 2024

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