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).
In FMC v. Sharda, the Federal Circuit vacated a TRO, finding that the term “composition” should not include a stability requirement omitted from the final patent.
In Mondis v. LG, the Federal Circuit ruled that the patent's written description failed to support amended claims, invalidating key computer display claims.
The Federal Circuit reversed a dismissal in PowerBlock v. iFit, finding a specific dumbbell mechanism patent-eligible under § 101 and rejecting abstract idea claims.
