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Federal Circuit Clarifies When Non-Infringing Products Can Form Part of a Royalty Base
April 22, 2026

Federal Circuit Clarifies When Non-Infringing Products Can Form Part of a Royalty Base

On March 6, 2026, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion in the case of Exafer Ltd. v. Microsoft Corporation (No. 24-2296) reversing a district court’s exclusion of the patent owner’s damages...

Seventh Circuit Poised to Rule on Alternative Service by Email on Chinese “Schedule A” Defendants (Maybe)
February 27, 2026

Seventh Circuit Poised to Rule on Alternative Service by Email on Chinese “Schedule A” Defendants (Maybe)

On February 25, 2026, a panel of the Seventh Circuit held oral argument in the case of Kangol LLC v. Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Import & Export Co., Ltd., No. 25-2205. The appeal arises out of an unsuccessful...

Second Circuit Limits Alternative Service by Email on Chinese Defendants in Case of First Impression
December 29, 2025

Second Circuit Limits Alternative Service by Email on Chinese Defendants in Case of First Impression

Let’s begin with the bottom line: “In sum, we conclude that email service on the Chinese defendants is prohibited by the Hague Service Convention, and thus improper under Rule 4(f)(3).” Smart Study Co.,...

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