The case of Lighting Ballast Control v. Philips challenges the Federal Circuit’s de novo standard of review in claim construction cases, one of the most important processes during a patent trial. In this podcast, Finnegan partner Dori Hines discusses the questions before the court and the potential impact once a decision is issued.

In September, the Federal Circuit sat en banc to hear the case of Lighting Ballast Control v. Philips. The case challenges the court's de novo standard of review in claim construction cases, one of the most important processes during a patent trial. Finnegan partner Dori Hines joins us now to review the questions before the court and the potential impact once the decision is issued.

In June, the latest session of the Supreme Court concluded, with intellectual property playing a very significant role. The most high-profile IP case, Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, considered the patentability of human genes. The upcoming Supreme Court session, which begins in October, is expected to feature more cases that could impact IP considerations. Finnegan partners Barbara Rudolph and Erika Arner join us now to discuss the growing presence of intellectual property cases before the Supreme Court.

From Bilski v. Kappos, to Mayo v. Prometheus, to Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, high-profile patent cases have become a regular feature of recent sessions of the U.S. Supreme Court. In the current Supreme Court session we’ll see a continuation of this trend. Finnegan partners Erika Arner and Barbara Rudolph discuss the growing presence of intellectual property cases before the Court.

In early August, First Solar Inc. announced that it bought the intellectual property of competitor General Electric for the company's solar panel technology. This purchase highlights an interesting shift in the solar industry where competing companies are partnering to better position themselves in the market. Finnegan attorney Eric Raciti joins us now to discuss the implications of an IP purchase from a competitor and the current state of the solar industry

Earlier this year, First Solar Inc. bought the intellectual property rights for solar panel technology from General Electric. This purchase highlights an interesting shift in the solar industry where competing companies are partnering to better position themselves in the market. Finnegan partner Eric Raciti discusses the implications of an IP purchase from a competitor and the current state of the solar industry.

Earlier this month, the Federal Court ruled on Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. v. Sunbeam Prods., Inc., a case focused on Hamilton Beach's slow cooker appliance. The Court found the patent invalid because Hamilton Beach's supplier, in response to a purchase order by Hamilton Beach itself, offered to sell the company a version of the product over a year before a patent application had been filed. Finnegan attorney Eric Raciti joins us now to discuss the lessons in this case for companies using OEM suppliers under the old U.S. patent laws, and also a potential wrinkle in the future under the new America Invents Act.

Hamilton Beach Brands sued Sunbeam Products for infringement of a patent on the company’s slow cooker appliance. The Federal Circuit, in a 2-1 decision, affirmed the invalidation of Hamilton Beach’s portable slow cooker under the on-sale, or in-public-use, bar. Finnegan partner Eric Raciti discusses the lessons in this case for companies using original equipment manufacturer (OEM) suppliers under the old U.S. patent laws, and also a potential wrinkle in the future under the new America Invents Act.

Finnegan attorneys Christine Lehman and Andrew Riley discuss the ITC's new pilot program and whether it could limit unnecessary litigation in some Section 337 investigations.

With 3D printers becoming more mainstream, the ability to easily recreate everyday items poses a number of intellectual property concerns. Finnegan attorneys Bob Yoches and Elizabeth Ferrill join us today to discuss IP considerations with today's rapidly evolving 3D printing technology.