U.S. Design “Rocket Docket” Grounded
The U.S. Patent Office’s program for expedited examination of design applications under 37 CFR 1.155 (often called the design “rocket docket”), which was suspended earlier this year, was formally canceled...
Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Discuss Evolving IPR Requirements in Latest Law360 Column
In their monthly Law360 column on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit rulings, partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray explore the Federal Circuit’s decision in Shockwave Medical v. Cardiovascular Systems. The Federal...
New 3D-Printable Titanium Alloy to Combat Climate Change
Pure titanium and titanium alloys, including Ti-6Al-4V, are used in aerospace applications for forming airframes and engine parts because of their light weight, high strength, and resistance to corrosion. However,...