Aerospace technology companies often decide between patenting an innovation or keeping it as a trade secret. Typically, the analysis involves comparing the potential strength of patent protection that is likely to result. If...more
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) achieved a milestone in its eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) development. On November 13, 2025, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) granted Vertical a “Permit to Fly,”...more
No Tariffs on Aerospace Products Traded Between U.S. and European Union - On July 27, 2025, the U.S. and EU reached a trade agreement. As part of the agreement, the U.S. will impose a 15 percent tariff “on the vast majority...more
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Firefly Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLY) completed one of 2025’s largest space technology initial public offerings (IPO) on August 7, 2025. Firefly priced its shares at $45 and closed its first day up more than 30% at $60.35,...more
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. v. TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. - Before Prost, Reyna, and Taranto. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The Federal Circuit found that claims reciting a...more
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. v. TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. Before Prost, Reyna, and Taranto. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The Federal Circuit found that claims reciting a...more
CROWN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY, INC. v. BELVAC PRODUCTION MACHINERY, INC. - Before Dyk, Hughes, and Cunningham. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Summary: An offer for sale...more
BLUE GENTIAN, LLC v. TRISTAR PRODUCTS, INC -
Before Prost, Chen, and Stark. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. -
Summary: Alleged joint inventor contributed significantly to...more
ABC CORPORATION I v. PARTNERSHIP AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS -
Before Dyk, Taranto, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Summary: Failure to provide...more
APPLE INC. V. WI-LAN INC.
Before Moore, Chief Judge, Bryson, and Prost. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
Summary: Construing a broad claim term to be re-defined as...more