Scope of prior art teachings incorrect; summary judgment of obviousness reversed In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit reversed a district court's summary judgment of obviousness. The patent related to dessicant packages. The district court held a prior art reference taught all limitations of the claims with the exception of the type of absorbent material contained in the package, and that, under KSR, it would be […] Continue Reading →
United States did not waive immunity for copyright infringement claim brought by prisoner In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit held the Court of Federal Claims correctly dismissed a copyright infringement suit against the United States for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The plaintiff is a federal prisoner who created various coyprightable works while in federal prison. He brought suit alleging copyright infringement after his works were distributed […] Continue Reading →