Following their discussion on the Supreme Court’s consequential decision in Hikma v. Amarin, Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Carol Pitzel Cruz continue their exploration of the biggest patent cases in 2026 so far in this episode of Knobbe IP+. Turning their attention to the Federal Circuit, Jeremiah and Carol offer a deep dive into recent case decisions that illustrate the tension among three key pillars in patent litigation: written description, obviousness, and enablement. Covering several cases across different industries, Jeremiah and Carol share what patent practitioners and in-house counsel can take away from the court’s jurisprudence on Section 112 patentability.
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