Patently-O

AUGUST 5, 2022

In its newest decision on the topic, the Federal Circuit declares instead, for the purposes of patent law, an inventor must be human. In my mind, it was always clear that the Federal Circuit would refuse Thaler’s petition, but it remains a fascinating topic in my mind. 35 U.S.C. § 100(f) (2022). ” Slip Op.

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Patently-O

MARCH 31, 2024

In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit vacated a judgment of invalidity and remanded for a new trial, holding that the district court’s jury instruction on objective indicia of nonobviousness constituted prejudicial legal error. The case, Inline Plastics Corp. Lacerta Group, LLC , No. 2022-1954 (Fed. Inline Plastics Corp.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Against this background, the obviousness or nonobviousness of the subject matter is determined.’ Emphasizing secondary considerations evidence: “Objective indicia may often be the most probative and cogent evidence of nonobviousness in the record.” John Deere Co.,

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 1, 2022

Hirshfeld agreed that the board’s analysis was “substantially similar” and “grant[ed] Director review for the Board to address Patent Owner’s objective evidence of nonobviousness” consistent with the Court’s guidance.[21]. Apple Inc. Personalized Media Communications LLC.

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