TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY v. GEN DIGITAL INC. Before Dyk, Prost, and Reyna. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Summary: Software claims were directed…
Key Takeaways: Manufacturing processes of cell and gene therapies (CGTs) may remain fluid well into development and even after FDA approval, and therefore sponsors of CGTs may benefit from patent…
Key Takeaways: The war in Iran is likely to accelerate innovation for defense technology companies. Innovation is particularly needed to develop low-cost missile interception technology. While established defense technology companies…
Key Takeaway: Due to the unique release of the Wu-Tang Clan album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, a federal district court in the Second Circuit has ruled that the…
Key Takeaway: New FDA guidance released on February 23, 2026, and March 9, 2026, signals a continued shift toward regulatory flexibility aimed at accelerating approval of biosimilar treatments for rare…
Key Takeaway: Advances in AI and genomic analysis will allow medical providers to tailor treatment for individual patients at the genome level, but challenges exist for protecting AI-assisted inventions. Genomic…
Key Takeaway: The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) is currently reviewing a case centered on video rental company Blockbuster, which has the potential to significantly widen the scope of…
Key Takeaways: The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and aerospace company ASKA have agreed to explore collaboration on a drive-and-fly aircraft. The proposed joint development exemplifies the need for…
GENUINE ENABLING TECHNOLOGY LLC v. SONY GROUP CORPORATION Before Dyk, Taranto, and Chen. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Summary: The Federal Circuit affirmed summary judgment…
WILLIS ELECTRIC CO., LTD. v. POLYGROUP LTD. (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) Before Moore, Stark, and Oetken (sitting by designation). Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota….
