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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...
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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...
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USPTO Patent Assignment Data Feed Down for Nearly 60 Days, Disrupting IP Transactions Globally

The USPTO's patent assignment data feed has been unavailable for approximately 60 days as of April 7, 2026, according to...
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USPTO and DOJ to File Joint Statements in SEP Patent Cases: Working Group Co-Chair Reveals New Policy Direction

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are set to file joint governme...
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The 5G SEP Wars: Why FRAND Licensing Has Become the Biggest Battleground in Tech IP

The 5G standard essential patent wars involving Qualcomm, Ericsson, Nokia, and Huawei have made FRAND licensing the most contested issue in technology IP. A deep investigation into SEP licensing, royalty stacking, and global court battles.