By: Matthew Mowers For many, protecting one’s intellectual property can feel like a game of “Whac-a-Mole”—a seemingly endless pursuit of bad actors, popping up here, there, and everywhere, and the minute you successfully tamp down one potential infringer, another rears its ugly head. It’s a game of reaction, one requiring quick reflexes, timely action, and deliberate, forceful might. For the busy innovator or in-house counsel—those charged with moving the business forward and on sound legal footing—this represents an unwelcome dynamic. It’s reactive. It’s frustrating. And time is better spent elsewhere. But what if, instead of playing Whac-a-Mole, chasing dangers with a proverbial soft mallet all day, you could simply unplug the machine? While it may sound…
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Correcting Patent Claim Errors: Federal Circuit Guidance on the Limited but Important Role of Courts.
By: Nayyer Siddiqi Should courts use claim construction to fix flaws in patent claims, and if so, what limits and guidelines should apply? The Federal Circuit explored these issues recently in the matter of Canatex Completion Solutions, Inc. v. Wellmatics, LLC, No. 2024-1466 (Fed. Cir. Nov. 12, 2025). In this case, the Federal Circuit held that when an error in a claim is evident or obvious on the face of the patent and only one reasonable correction exists, courts possess the authority to correct the claim error through claim construction. This ruling emphasizes the strict boundaries around judicial correction of…
Quinn IP Law Recognized Among the Nation’s Best Law Firms for 2026
Northville, Michigan — Quinn IP Law is proud to announce that it has been recognized for excellence in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, a distinction that highlights the firm’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional intellectual property legal services to clients across the country. Published annually by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report, the Best Law Firms rankings serve as a trusted benchmark of excellence within the legal industry. The 16th edition evaluates firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions, identifying those that consistently demonstrate professional integrity, client satisfaction, and outstanding results. Selection for the…