Episodes 84
Avg. Duration 16m
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Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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CAFC News Brief makes it easy for patent attorneys to keep up with key developments from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Through quick, insightful podcasts and case summaries, you can stay up to date—whether commuting, running errands, or between meetings. Subscribe for updates and never miss an important decision.

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SME Steel Contractors, Inc. v. Seismic Bracing Company, LLC, decided July 23, 2025

Jul 23, 2025 16m

This nonprecedential United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit opinion details the affirmation of a district court's summary judgment in favor of Seismic Bracing Co., LLC and Andrew…

Colibri Heart Valve LLC v. Medtronic CoreValve, LLC, decided July 18, 2025

Jul 23, 2025 15m

The core of the dispute revolves around U.S. Patent No. 8,900,294, owned by Colibri, which describes a method for implanting artificial heart valves with a "do-over" or recapture mechanism. Colibri…

Top Brand LLC v. Cozy Comfort Company LLC decided July 17, 2025

Jul 21, 2025 13m

This case involves a dispute between Top Brand LLC ("Top Brand") and Cozy Comfort Company LLC ("Cozy Comfort"), competitors in the market for oversized hooded sweatshirts/wearable blankets. Cozy…

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., decided July 8, 2025

Jul 16, 2025 18m

This patent infringement case between Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. was consolidated with a similar case against Mylan Laboratories Ltd. The core of the dispute centers…

Egenera, Inc. v. Cisco Systems, Inc., decided July 7, 2025

Jul 16, 2025 17m

Egenera alleged that Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS) infringed on its U.S. Patent No. 7,231,430, which pertains to automated deployment of virtual processing networks. The appellate court…

Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation v. Crown Packaging Technology, Inc., decided June 30, 2025

Jul 15, 2025 12m

This nonprecedential opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit details an appeal in the case of Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation v. Crown Packaging Technology,…

Lyft, Inc. v. Quartz Auto Technologies LLC, decided Jun 27, 2025

Jul 15, 2025 16m

This nonprecedential opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit details an appeal by Quartz Auto Technologies LLC against Lyft, Inc. The core issue revolves around…

Larry Golden v. Google LLC, decided June 25, 2025

Jul 07, 2025 17m

This nonprecedential opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit details a patent infringement appeal brought by Larry Golden against Google LLC. The court affirmed the…

DirectPacket Research, Inc. v. Polycom, Inc., decided June 25, 2025

Jul 07, 2025 15m

This case concerns the patent eligibility of U.S. Patent No. 7,773,588 B2 (the “’588 patent”), held by DirectPacket Research, Inc. ("directPacket"). The Federal Circuit affirmed the district court’s…

Optis Cellular Technology, LLC v. Apple Inc, decided June 16, 2025

Jun 17, 2025 20m

The core of the dispute involves Optis's claims that Apple infringed on five of its standard-essential patents (SEPs) related to LTE technology, used in iPhones, iPads, and Watches. The court vacated…

BPI Sports v. ThermoLife, decided June 16, 2025

Jun 17, 2025 15m

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's final judgment of false advertising under the Lanham Act and unfair competition under state law against ThermoLife International LLC,…

Federal Circuit May 2025 Decisions

Jun 13, 2025 21m

eligibility (Section 101), damages, infringement analysis, and IPR estoppel. These cases provide valuable guidance on the court's current thinking and strategic considerations for practitioners. Key…

USAA v. PNC Bank N.A., decided June 12, 2025

Jun 13, 2025 13m

This case concerns the patent eligibility of United Services Automobile Association's (USAA) mobile check deposit technology, specifically U.S. Patent No. 10,402,638 ('638 patent). The Federal…

Mitek v. USAA, decided June 12, 2025

Jun 12, 2025 21m

Mitek Systems, Inc. (Mitek) appealed the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas's dismissal of its declaratory judgment action. This marks the second time this case has been before the…

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. v. Sirius XM Radio Inc., decided June 9, 2025

Jun 09, 2025 15m

This case involves an appeal from the District Court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Sirius XM Radio Inc. (SXM), which found that Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten…

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., decided June 9, 2025

Jun 09, 2025 14m

The appeal centers on a decision from the District Court for the District of Delaware concerning the validity of a patent claim under the doctrine of obviousness-type double patenting (ODP). The…

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Moderna, Inc., ModernaTX, Inc., Moderna US, Inc., decided June 4, 2025

Jun 05, 2025 17m

Alnylam alleged that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, SPIKEVAX®, infringed on two of Alnylam's patents regarding cationic lipids used in mRNA delivery. The core issue on appeal is the claim…

Acufloor, LLC v_ EvenTile, Inc_, Forpac, LLC, decided May 28, 2025

May 31, 2025 18m

The case concerns a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Acufloor against EvenTile and FORPAC regarding two of Acufloor's patents related to tile leveling devices. The appeal specifically addresses…

Stylwan IP Holding, LLC v. Stress Engineering Services, Inc., decided May 27, 2025

May 31, 2025 17m

This nonprecedential United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit opinion addresses an appeal from Stylwan IP Holding, LLC against Stress Engineering Services, Inc. following a judgment of…

EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google LLC, decided May 21, 2025

May 23, 2025 23m

The primary focus in this case is on whether the district court abused its discretion by allowing EcoFactor's damages expert to testify based on insufficient facts or data regarding prior lump-sum…

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