Browse 7 natural phenomenon exception to patent eligibility cases decided by Federal Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Federal Circuit Affirms Patent Invalidity for Abstract Idea in Medical Treatment
Hamill v. Collins, decided by Federal Circuit on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the patentability of a method for treating a patient with a specific genetic m...
CAFC Affirms PTAB Finding of Non-Patent-Eligible Abstract Idea
Holstein v. Collins, decided by Federal Circuit on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's (PTAB) decision that claims o...
CAFC Affirms PTAB's Rejection of ctDNA Patent Claims Under § 101
Wright v. Collins, decided by Federal Circuit on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the patentability of a method for detecting and quantifying circulating tumor ...
Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB's Rejection of Patent for Abstract Idea
Beacon Point Associates LLC v. DVA, decided by Federal Circuit on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether a patent for a "method of treating a patient" was properl...
CAFC Affirms Patent Ineligibility of Method of Treatment Claim
Lessors of Abchakan Village v. Defense, decided by Federal Circuit on May 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the patentability of a "method of treatment" claim directed t...
CAFC Affirms PTAB, Finds Drug Dosage Method Unpatentable Under § 101
Amezquita v. Collins, decided by Federal Circuit on May 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the patentability of a method for treating a patient's condition using a specifi...
CAFC Affirms PTAB's Rejection of Patent for Nucleic Acid Detection Method
Roseberry v. Collins, decided by Federal Circuit on March 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the patentability of a method for detecting and quantifying nucleic acid sequ...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7.
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