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Finjan v. Secure Computing: Direct Infringement of Apparatus Claims by Software That Requires User Unlocking or Activation

In the recent Finjan v. Secure Computing decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed that software that is sold in … Continue Reading

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First Invented in a Foreign Country and Later "Invented" Again "in this Country:" Solvay v. Honeywell on 35 U.S.C. 102(g)(2)

In the recent Solvay v. Honeywell (PDF) decision, the Federal Circuit dealt with the issue of who qualifies … Continue Reading

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Teva v. Eisai: Subsequent Paragraph IV Filers Have Standing When Commencement of First-Filer’s Exclusivity Period is Delayed

In Teva v. Eisai, the Federal Circuit held that a subsequent Paragraph IV filer has standing when a … Continue Reading

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Goeddel v. Sugano – Disclosure that Allows a PHOSITA to "Envision" an Invention Fails the Written Description Requirement

The recent decision in Goeddel v. Sugano concerns an appeal from an interference proceeding.  Although these types of … Continue Reading

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