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...
Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Highlights Key Appellate Rulings and Patent Litigation Trends
IRVINE, Calif., January 27, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share the latest edition of the firm’s Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most...
Aerospace IP Strategy in View of Recent U.S. Patent Office Updates
Aerospace technology companies often decide between patenting an innovation or keeping it as a trade secret. Typically, the analysis involves comparing the potential strength of patent protection that is likely...