Organisation: Medtronic

Isn’t it obvious? Key rulings from the Federal Circuit in 2023

Obviousness decisions trended at the US patent appellate court in the past year and chief IP officers need these practice tips to navigate the changes

28 December 2023

Top European patent owners 2022

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Dolcera’s patent analysis takes a deep dive into Europe’s biggest players and reveals that the technology and manufacturing sectors are yet to realise their full potential.

23 November 2023

Top 100 US patent owners 2022

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Dolcera’s analysis of US patents last year shows Samsung dominates in volume and increasing emphasis on AI filings by companies

27 October 2023

New pair of Federal Circuit precedents add wiggle room for PTAB petitioners

The Axionics and Rembrandt rulings clarify that PTAB petitioners are not limited to their petitions’ arguments; they can adapt arguments to address patent owners’ post-institution claim constructions

26 September 2023

Small innovator's litigation funding enabled $106.5 million verdict against Medtronic

Colibri Heart Valve had no financial alternative to pay for the protracted legal battle and plans to invest the proceeds to further its development pathway into the US marketplace

12 July 2023

Masimo and Apple patent duel heats up in California courtroom

The medical device company is seeking $3 billion and has won ITC orders that might stop Apple Watch imports this summer, but Apple has won PTAB cases and launched its own infringement suit

10 April 2023

The top US patent jury verdicts of 2023’s first quarter

Finesse Wireless won the most in litigation against AT&T over Nokia base stations, while DISH Networks gets the biggest defence win – overturning a $470 million jury verdict

03 April 2023

Single NPE triggers 79% spike in patent cases in Massachusetts last year

Bell Semiconductor filed 31 infringement actions in the state in 2022

20 February 2023

Boston Scientific ordered to hand University of Texas $42 million in David-versus-Goliath dispute

But patentee worried further action could ‘exhaust’ it as MedTech company moves to appeal

07 February 2023

Robotic surgery is next frontier for standardisation and IoT

Titan Medical IP chief discusses need for standards in innovative healthcare

15 September 2022

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