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Federal Circuit Reverses Narrow Claim Construction in MPH Technologies v. Apple
In MPH Technologies Oy v. Apple Inc., No. 2025-1069 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 3, 2026), the Federal Circuit addressed how courts should interpret patent claims when a specification focuses heavily on a preferred technology but the…
Read MoreAttorney Sterling Fillmore to Speak at FICPI 23rd Open Forum in Budapest
Workman Nydegger attorney Sterling Fillmore will participate in the FICPI 23rd Open Forum taking place September 17, 2026, in Budapest, Hungary, as part of the Patent Stream session titled “Catch Me If Your Court Can:…
Read MoreWorkman Nydegger Attorneys Recognized with “Lawyer of the Year” Distinction by Best Lawyers
SALT LAKE CITY – August 20, 2026 – Workman Nydegger is proud to announce that attorneys Brian Platt, John Stringham, and David Todd were selected as 2027 “Lawyers of the Year” for the Salt Lake…
Read MoreWorkman Nydegger Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
Workman Nydegger is pleased to share that 20 of its attorneys have been recognized as leading legal professionals in Salt Lake City in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Adrian J. Lee…
Read MoreWorkman Nydegger Secures Approximately $14 Million Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction for SnapPower
Workman Nydegger has secured another significant victory for SnapPower in its patent infringement litigation against American Tack & Hardware Co. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The court entered final judgment of…
Read MoreExaminer Interviews in Patent Prosecution: How to Advance Prosecution While Maintaining a Clean Record
Examiner interviews are one of the most effective tools available to patent practitioners during prosecution. A productive discussion with a patent examiner can clarify remaining issues, more quickly identify claim amendments that overcome the cited art, and help move an application toward allowance more efficiently than a written response alone. At the same…
Read MoreWorkman Nydegger Recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 ranking has recognized Workman Nydegger as one of the leading patent law firms in the United States: Utah jurisdiction. The following attorneys were recognized for their outstanding contributions: In…
Read MoreAttorney Chul-Woo Lee to attend the 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute
Workman Nydegger attorney Chul-Woo Lee will be attending the 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute in Westminster, Colorado. The 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property and Technology Law Institute brings together…
Read MoreAttorney Justin Cassell Presents on U.S. Patent Eligibility (Section 101) and AI Patentability at Taiwan IP Office
On March 19, 2026, Justin Cassell of Workman Nydegger delivered a presentation at the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office on subject matter eligibility in the United States under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Section 101 provides that “whoever…
Read MoreUSPTO Opens the Door Wider for Protecting SaaS User Interfaces
On March 13, 2026, the USPTO issued new examination guidance that significantly eases design patent protection for computer‑generated interfaces and icons. The update relaxes how applicants must identify an “article of manufacture” under 35 U.S.C.…
Read MoreInside Workman Nydegger’s Patent Agent Team: Where Innovation Meets Expertise
Workman Nydegger is proud to highlight the exceptional talent of its patent agent team, whose diverse backgrounds play a critical role in helping clients secure and protect intellectual property. The firm’s patent agents bring broad technical…
Read MoreWorkman Nydegger Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms
Workman Nydegger is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms – United States, independently produced by Best Lawyers. Workman Nydegger received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Utah for…
Read MoreHow LKQ Corp. v. GM Reshapes Obviousness for Design Patents
The Federal Circuit’s ruling in LKQ Corp. v. GM has significantly altered the legal framework for evaluating design patent obviousness, replacing the long-standing Rosen/Durling test with a new analytical approach. This decision is already influencing…
Read MoreAttorney Kenneth Dyer Advances to Equity Shareholder at Workman Nydegger
Workman Nydegger is pleased to announce the advancement of attorney Kenneth Dyer to Equity Shareholder. Ken Dyer is an intellectual property attorney with over 25 years of experience in litigation, strategic counseling, and patent monetization.…
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