Nat’l Oilwell Varco, L.P. v. Ballard, No. 2015-1041 (October 30, 2015) (Precedential) (2-1); Patent Nos. 7,140,443 and 7,377,324

Key point(s):

• There is no Article III case or controversy when there is no remaining sanction which could be vacated or reversed as a result of an intervening settlement.
• Appellate courts review judgments, not opinions.
• Statements made in a judicial opinion can harm the reputation of attorneys and an attorney’s reputation is one of his or her most valuable assets; however, that concern alone is insufficient to justify jurisdiction when no judgment remains.

Atlas IP, LLC v. Medtronic USA, Inc., Nos. 2015-1071, 2015-1105 (October 29, 2015) (Precedential) (3-0); Patent No. 5,371,734

Key Point(s):

• Claims are to be construed in light of the context provided in the specification.

Atlas IP, LLC v. St. Jude Medical, No. 2015-1190 (October 29, 2015) (Precedential 3-0); Patent No. 5,371,734

Key Point(s):

• Claims are to be construed in light of the context provided in the specification.