News & Information
In this section you’ll find patent news below, along with intellectual property resources, and frequently asked questions about IP.
Location-Based Sharing Patents Crumble: Key Takeaway from Q Tech v. Walmart
In a decision issued February 5, 2026, the Federal Circuit upheld the invalidity of Q Technologies’ patents covering methods for sharing content via uniquely [...]
A High Bar for Discretionary Denials in Post-Grant Reviews
In the precedential decision Multi-Color Corp. v. Brook & Whittle Ltd., the USPTO Director declined to use discretionary authority under § 314(a) and deny [...]
Taylor Edelstein’s New Office in Historic Downtown Kendallville
We are pleased to announce that Taylor Edelstein has recently relocated the Avila location to a new building in Kendallville. This office is located [...]
The Sandbagging Trap: Why Post-Decision Inventorship Fixes Cannot Save Your Patent Claims
In Implicit, LLC v. Sonos, Inc. (2026), the Federal Circuit ruled that obtaining post-decision certificates of correction to alter inventorship cannot retroactively rescue patent [...]
Spot the Differences? That May Not be Enough When Evaluating Design Patent Infringement
The Federal Circuit’s decision in Range of Motion Prods., LLC v. Armaid Co. is an instance illustrating that summary judgment is often too soon [...]
USPTO Policy Shift: New Discretionary Factors Favor U.S. Manufacturing in IPR/PGR
In a significant memo issued March 11, 2026, USPTO Director Squires introduced additional discretionary considerations for instituting inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review [...]
Apple Inc. v. Squires: Federal Circuit Upholds USPTO Director’s Guidance
In a decision issued on February 13, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in Apple Inc. v. Squires on [...]