In Merck Serono v. Hopewell, the Federal Circuit clarifies how “by another” applies when prior art and challenged patent share overlapping inventors under pre‑AIA §§ 102(a) and (e).
The Federal Circuit reversed a dismissal in PowerBlock v. iFit, finding a specific dumbbell mechanism patent-eligible under § 101 and rejecting abstract idea claims.
The Ninth Circuit ruled that federal DTSA claims are not bound by California’s early disclosure rules, reversing a district court's dismissal of trade secrets.
In a May 2025 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court allows presidential replacement of independent agency leaders before their constitutional challenges are resolved.
