Apple, Inc., et al. (Cisco, Google, Edwards LifeSciences (“Apple”)) v. USPTO
Docket No. 2022-1249 (https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/22-1249.OPINION.3-13-2023_2093598.pdf)
LOURIE, TARANTO, STOLL
March 13, 2023
Brief Summary: DC decision dismissing its action against the USPTO regarding its IPR institution decision affirmed, but reversed as to Apple’s argument regarding the USPTO’s rulemaking process.
Summary: Apple appealed DC dismissal of its action against the USPTO (“Director”) as it and “four other companies that have repeatedly been sued for patent infringement and thereafter petitioned the Director of the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) to institute inter partes reviews (IPRs), under 35 U.S.C. §§ 311–319, so
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