In this episode, Gideon Korrell breaks down the Federal Circuit’s landmark Shockwave v. Cardiovascular decision, explaining how AAPA influences obviousness in IPRs and why claim 5 was reversed. Gain insights on patent strategy, claim construction, and key takeaways for innovators and litigators.

Gideon Korrell discusses the Federal Circuit’s reversal of an $18.5M verdict in Top Brand LLC v. Cozy Comfort Company, highlighting key rulings on design patent prosecution history disclaimers and trademark infringement standards. This case emphasizes the importance of precise patent scope and strong evidence in trademark claims.

In this episode, Gideon Korrell breaks down the Federal Circuit’s reversal of a $106 million verdict in Colibri Heart Valve LLC v. Medtronic CoreValve, LLC. He explores how Colibri’s reliance on the doctrine of equivalents was shut down by prosecution history estoppel after cancelling a critical claim during patent prosecution. Gideon explains why strategic claim drafting and continuation practices are vital, and how this case reinforces the enduring power of the public-notice function in patent law. A must-listen for IP attorneys, in-house counsel, and innovators navigating complex patent landscapes.

Gideon Korrell unpacks the Federal Circuit’s reversal in the Eye Therapies v. Slayback Pharma case, emphasizing how prosecution history redefined the meaning of “consisting essentially of.” He explains why the PTAB’s broader interpretation failed and how narrowing claim language during prosecution can critically impact obviousness and enforceability. A must-listen for patent lawyers and litigation professionals.

Gideon Korrell breaks down the In re Forest case, where the court denied patent and provisional rights for an expired application. He explains how this decision reinforces the limits of patent terms and prevents revival of outdated strategies like submarine patents.

Gideon Korrell explains the main points in the Ancora v. Roku case, where the Federal Circuit changed a decision made by the PTAB. He talks about how real-life license deals helped support the patent. This episode is great for anyone interested in patent law.

Gideon Korrell examines the CAFC’s decision in Wash World v. Belanger, revealing how improper claim construction and flawed convoyed sales damages led to reduced awards. A crucial case study for patent litigators.

Patent attorney Gideon Korrell breaks down the Federal Circuit's ruling in Sigray v. Zeiss, explaining why inherent anticipation must align with the full claim scope—and how subtle claim construction errors can change the outcome of patent challenges.

In this episode, Gideon Korrell explains why the court threw out a $300 million verdict in the Optis v. Apple case. He talks about how the jury form was flawed, why some evidence was unfair, and what this all means for future patent trials.

Gideon Korrell analyzes the Virginia Supreme Court's startling overturning of a $2 billion ruling in Pegasystems v. Appian. He explains how the decision upholds a crucial trade secret law principle: plaintiffs must clearly identify their secrets rather than making generalizations. Learn how this ruling raises the bar for proving trade secret theft and changes the approach to litigation.