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AI Chipmaker Groq Settles Trademark Suit Against Health-Tech Firm Groq Health in S.D.N.Y., Closing One Strand of ‘Groq/Grok’ Brand Disputes

U.S. AI chipmaker Groq Inc. resolved its trademark infringement suit against Groq Health Inc. on May 18, 2026, when the ...

2026.05.21

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Federal Circuit Reinstates Medtronic Ireland’s Counterclaims in Recor Medical Renal-Denervation Dispute, Applies A.L.M. Standing Framework

On May 19, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in Recor Medical, Inc. v. Medtronic Ireland Man...

2026.05.21

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Federal Circuit Holds Sublicensing Veto, Royalty, and Right to Sue Together Satisfy Article III Standing in A.L.M. Holding v. Zydex

On May 19, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion in A.L.M. Holding Compa...

2026.05.21

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USPTO Data Failure Hid 1.4 Million Patent Assignment Records – Including 450,000 Real-Ownership Transfers

Roughly 1.4 million patent assignment records held by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office sat outside public view for y...

2026.05.19

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USPTO Director Squires Issues Precedential Discretionary Denial in Magnolia Medical IPR – Targeting Litigation Leverage

USPTO Director John Squires issued a Director Discretionary Decision on May 14, 2026, denying institution of an inter pa...

2026.05.19

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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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