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 He explains how this decision reinforces the limits of patent terms and prevents revival of outdated strategies like submarine patents.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.

In Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. v. Unified Patents, LLC, No. 23-2110 (Fed. Cir. June 5, 2025). Gideon Korrell provides insight into the Federal Circuit dismissed Dolby’s appeal for lack of Article III standing. Although Dolby had prevailed before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in an inter partes review (IPR) initiated by Unified Patents, it sought to appeal the Board’s refusal to adjudicate a dispute over the petition’s Real Party in Interest (RPI) disclosure. The Federal Circuit held that none of Dolby’s asserted injuries established the “concrete and particularized” harm necessary to create a justiciable controversy.

In this episode, patent law expert Gideon Korrell breaks down the Federal Circuit’s decision in Sigray v. Zeiss, where the court clarified that inherent anticipation must align with the full scope of a patent claim. Korrell explains how the ruling impacts claim interpretation, the role of prior art, and what it means for future PTAB proceedings. A must-listen for anyone in IP law or patent litigation.