In Bloomberg Law Article, Sheila Swaroop and Jonathan Bachand Explore Why the ITC Is Poised for a Surge in Patent Cases in 2026
In their recent Bloomberg Law article, Knobbe Martens partners Sheila Swaroop and Jonathan Bachand, Co-Chairs of the firm’s ITC Litigation practice, analyze the forces that could make 2026 an active...
Ex Parte Reexaminations Are Maintained by the PTO, Not the Petitioner
IN RE: GESTURE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS, LLC Before Lourie, Bryson, and Chen. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: The estoppel provision of 35 U.S.C. § 315(e)(1) does not...
No Detours: Plain Meaning Construction Drives Federal Circuit’s Obviousness Affirmance
ETHANOL BOOSTING SYSTEMS, LLC v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY Before Chen, Clevenger, and Hughes. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: The Federal Circuit confirmed that the Board may...