FDA to Drop 510(k) Requirements for Certain Low-Risk Devices, Lowering Barriers to Entry
On June 5, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued updated guidance stating its intent to exempt certain unclassified medical devices from premarket 510(k) requirements, and that the FDA believes the identified device...
Federal Circuit Review | May 2026
When “About” Runs A-Fowl of the Definiteness Requirement In Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc., v. Safe Foods Corp., Appeal No. 24-2160 The Federal Circuit held that a range claimed...
Structuring Solar IP Claims for Leverage: How System Claims and Induced or Contributory Infringement Can Expand Enforcement Options
Key Takeaways: Nextpower’s mix of apparatus and system claims illustrates how claim strategy can expand enforcement flexibility. Additionally, carefully drafting patent claims can expand the scope of protection of the...