Browse 3 copyright law cases decided by Federal Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
CAFC: Government control over software specs not enough for work-for-hire
Lesko v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of the "control" prong of the "work for hire" doctrine...
Work for Hire Doctrine: US Not Copyright Owner of Lesko's Work
Lesko v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of the "control" prong of the "work for hire" doctrin...
CAFC Affirms PTAB Decision Under Substantial Evidence Standard
Lesko v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on March 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of the "substantial evidence" standard of review applied...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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