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Nintendo’s Character-Summon Patent Rejected in Full: All 26 USPTO Claims Refused

In November 2025, USPTO Director John A. Squiers issued a Director-Initiated Reexamination order against Nintendo's pate…

2026.04.10

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Federal Circuit Rejects Information Exchange Patent — Abstract Ideas on Generic Computers Remain Ineligible

Federal Circuit affirms PTAB rejection of McFadden's information exchange system patent. Claim lacks inventive concept despite algorithmic descriptions. Critical implications for SaaS, FinTech, and business model patent strategy.

2026.04.09

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Apple Patents Modular Vision Pro Design — Battery, Display, and Sensors Could Become Swappable

An analysis of Apple's newly granted 'Head-mountable device with connectable accessories' patent. Examining what a modular battery, display, and sensor architecture could mean for the next generation of Apple Vision Pro and the broader AR/XR market.

2026.04.09

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NEC Launches Commercial AI Patent Search Service, Claims 94% Efficiency Gain — ¥300 Billion Revenue Target by FY2030

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2026.04.03

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USPTO Rejects All 26 Claims of Nintendo’s ‘Summon-and-Battle’ Patent — Ripple Effects on the Palworld Litigation

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2026.04.03

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Maxell Sues LG Electronics for Infringement of 7 TV Patents — Following Samsung Victory, LG Is the Next Target

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