Browse 3 abstract idea exclusion cases decided by Federal Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
CAFC Affirms PTAB Decision on Software Patent Eligibility
In Re US, decided by Federal Circuit on February 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the patentability of software, specifically whether a patent claim directed to a "metho...
CAFC Affirms PTAB's Rejection of Patent Claims as Abstract
Hyatt v. Stewart, decided by Federal Circuit on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the patentability of a "method and apparatus for providing a user interface for ...
CAFC Affirms Patentability of Financial Reporting Software
Smith v. Collins, decided by Federal Circuit on March 10, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The case concerns the patentability of a software-implemented method for generating personalized fi...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 abstract idea exclusion cases from Federal Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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