Fed. Circ. Backs Original Filer In First-Ever Derivation Ruling

By Dani Kass ( August 26, 2025, 7:58 PM EDT) -- The Federal Circuit clarified the differences between derivation and interference proceedings on Tuesday while affirming that a podiatrist didn't derive his wound treatment patent application from a former collaborator....

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