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Federal Circuit Affirms ‘pH 13 or Higher’ Means ‘pH 12.98 or Higher’ in Actelion v. Mylan: Generic Epoprostenol Cleared of Infringement

The Federal Circuit on May 13, 2026 affirmed Mylan's generic epoprostenol does not infringe Actelion's Veletri patents, holding 'pH of 13 or higher' means 'pH 12.98 or higher' and foreclosing the doctrine of equivalents under both prosecution history estoppel and the disclosure-dedication rule.

2026.05.18

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Chrome Hearts Voluntarily Dismisses Trademark Lawsuit Against Neil Young’s Band “The Chrome Hearts”

On May 14, 2026, luxury brand Chrome Hearts voluntarily dismissed its trademark suit against Neil Young's backing band 'The Chrome Hearts.' The case, filed the previous year, centered on apparel-class conflicts with artist merchandise. Young plans to keep the band's name and continue touring and releases under it.

2026.05.18

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USPTO Moves to Cancel 10,500 Trademark Filings Tied to Forged Signatures, Phantom Fees, and Double-Billing Schemes

The USPTO on May 12, 2026 published a trademark alert detailing 11 administrative orders issued since October 2025, invalidating or targeting roughly 10,500 trademark filings tied to forged signatures, double billing and phantom fees. Targets include Shenzhen Huanyee IP, Swift Brand Mark and Deputy Trademark.

2026.05.18

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PTAB Decision Upholds Broad Institute’s CRISPR Priority in Landmark Patent Ruling

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has affirmed the Broad Institute's priority claims for CRISPR-Cas9 patents cove…

2026.05.14

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Federal Circuit Holds ‘About’ Indefinite in pH Range Claim — Enviro Tech v. Safe Foods Precedential Opinion

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on 4 May 2026 issued a precedential decision in Enviro Tech Che...

2026.05.13

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10x Genomics Sues Element Biosciences for NGS Patent Infringement, Settles Parallel Curio Case

10x Genomics, Inc. filed a patent infringement complaint against Element Biosciences, Inc. in the U.S. District Court fo...

2026.05.12

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Federal Circuit Affirms ITC Finding That Tineco’s Redesigned Wet-Dry Vacuums Do Not Infringe Bissell Patents

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision on May 11, 2026 in Bissell, Inc. v. Int...

2026.05.12

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IPR Petitions Collapse to Historic Low — Ex Parte Reexamination Overtakes IPR for First Time Since AIA

Only 11 IPR petitions were filed in the four-week window ending May 2, 2026 — the lowest period since the system began in 2012. Ex parte reexamination has overtaken IPR for the first time as the leading post-grant validity tool.

2026.05.11

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English High Court Orders Samsung to Pay ZTE $392 Million FRAND Lump Sum, Weighs US Export Controls as Non-FRAND Factor

The English High Court ruled on May 1, 2026 that Samsung must pay ZTE $392 million for a renewal SEP cross-license. Mr Justice Meade treated US export controls as a non-FRAND factor weakening ZTE’s bargaining position.

2026.05.11

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