The Federal Circuit has affirmed a district court’s decision that patent claims to mobile wallet payment systems owned by Fintiv were invalid as indefinite under 35 U.S.C. 112(6). The case is Fintiv, Inc. v. PayPal Holdings, Inc. Fintiv sued PayPal… Read More

The Federal Circuit has affirmed decisions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) invalidating all challenged claims of two patents for a sterilized chlorhexidine product in an applicator package for disinfecting skin. The Federal Circu… Read More

As generative AI (GAI) tools like ChatGPT become common in business services, it’s crucial to ensure your contracts anticipate and regulate their use. Whether you are providing or receiving GAI services, incorporating clear contract terms now will… Read More

Recently, social media was awash in newly created images in the distinctive anime style of Japan’s Studio Ghibli. People were inputting family photos, memes, and other content into OpenAI’s latest release of its ChatGPT generative AI (GAI) tool a… Read More

A recent federal court decision on trade secret law serves as a reminder of the importance of having an effective trade secret protection plan in place for your business. Trade Secret Damages In this case, the Federal Circuit mostly upheld damages aw… Read More

We are thrilled to announce that our very own founding partner, Pramod Chintalapoodi, has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers® for his outstanding contributions to the field of patent law in 2026. This prestigious recognition is a testament t… Read More

Here’s an update on recent legal developments involving artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP). Human Authorship and Copyright The DC Circuit Court has affirmed the denial of copyright registration for work created via AI. The… Read More

The Federal Circuit has ruled that it is necessary to have a written description to support admitted prior art. The case is In re: Xencor, Inc. As the court explained, Anti-C5 antibodies are monoclonal antibodies that bind to C5, a protein that perfo… Read More