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Jul 29, 2025

Federal Circuit Reverses LED Patent Verdict, Emphasizes On-Sale Bar and Apportionment Principles

Jul 29, 2025

On July 28, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Jiaxing Super Lighting Electric Appliance Co. v. CH Lighting Technology Co., Ltd., No. 23-1715, that vacates a nearly $15 million jury award and clarifies two important doctrines in patent law: the on-sale bar and the apportionment requirement in damages analysis.

Jul 29, 2025

Jul 28, 2025

PTAB Denies IPR Based on Patent Age and Settled Expectations

Jul 28, 2025

In a recent decision, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied institution of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings requested by Sandisk Technologies, Inc. and Western Digital Technologies, Inc. against Polaris PowerLED Technologies, LLC. The denial was issued under the Board’s discretionary authority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), signaling the continuing relevance of equitable considerations in post-grant proceedings.

Jul 28, 2025

Jul 7, 2025

USPTO Expands Access to Track One Prioritized Patent Examination Program - Annual Cap Increased from 15,000 to 20,000 Requests

Jul 7, 2025

As of July 7, 2025, the USPTO has officially raised the cap on its popular Track One prioritized examination program, increasing the annual limit from 15,000 to 20,000 requests per fiscal year. That means more applicants than ever can take advantage of this fast-track option to secure patent protection in record time.

Jul 7, 2025

Jun 30, 2025

Key Changes to China’s Revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law

Jun 30, 2025

The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) passed a significant amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL) of the People’s Republic of China. The amended law, which will take effect on October 15, 2025, represents a continued effort by Chinese authorities to modernize competition rules in response to evolving commercial practices, particularly in the digital and platform economy.

Jun 30, 2025

Mar 29, 2025

USPTO Revises Procedure for Discretionary Denials in AIA Post-Grant Proceedings

Mar 29, 2025

On March 24, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a memorandum providing guidance on its recent decision to rescind the "Interim Procedure for Discretionary Denials in AIA Post-Grant Proceedings with Parallel District Court Litigation." This change reverts policy to pre-2022 guidance, specifically the precedential decisions in Apple Inc. v. Fintiv, Inc. and Sotera Wireless, Inc. v. Masimo Corp.

Mar 29, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

Brad Groff Receives Super Lawyers Recognition

Mar 24, 2025

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP proudly congratulates Brad Groff on being named to Super Lawyers for the 19th consecutive year. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Brad’s deep expertise in intellectual property law and his dedication to delivering outstanding results for our clients. Brad is widely known in Atlanta and nationwide.

Mar 24, 2025

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