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Rose Esfandiari
Freelance Reporter
Rose Esfandiari is an aspiring J.D. candidate with a strong interest in intellectual property, technology, and commercial litigation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Business Law from the University of Southern California. Rose plans to begin law school in the fall of 2026 and is passionate about the intersection of emerging innovation and law, aiming to foster technological advancement and safeguard recently developed innovations. She previously served as an Intern at the White House, gaining experience coordinating high-profile events and managing fast-paced environments. In addition, Rose worked as a paralegal at a law firm, developing strong case management and legal research skills.
Recent Articles by Rose Esfandiari
Federal Circuit Finds Deep Learning Patents Ineligible
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a decision today in Dental Monitoring SAS v. Align Technology, Inc., affirming a district court ruling that found several patent claims covering deep learning based dental image analysis invalid as directed to ineligible subject matter under Section 101. Dental Monitoring SAS owns U.S. Patent 11,049,248 and U.S. Patent 10,755,409, both of which relate to dental arch image analysis. The ‘248 patent covers “a method for assessing the shape of an orthodontic aligner using a deep learning device,” while the ‘409 patent covers a method for acquiring and analyzing an image of a dental arch using the same type of device.
CAFC Dismisses Appeal Against Trustpilot as Moot Following Settlement
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a decision today in Linfo IP, LLC v. Trustpilot, Inc., dismissing an appeal brought by Linfo IP, LLC as moot. The dismissal followed Linfo and Trustpilot, Inc.’s settlement of their dispute while the appeal was still pending.
CAFC Vacates Indefiniteness Ruling on TrackTime Patent, Affirms Invalidity Finding on Related Patent in Amazon Dispute
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision Thursday in TrackTime, LLC v. Amazon.com Services LLC, vacating a district court’s indefiniteness ruling on one TrackTime patent. It also affirmed a jury verdict of invalidity on a related patent asserted against Amazon.com Services LLC and Audible, Inc.
Federal Circuit Affirms Ruling Blocking Generic Nuedexta
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision today in Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. v. Hetero Labs Limited, affirming a preliminary injunction that blocks Hetero Labs Limited from launching a generic version of the neurological drug Nuedexta. The court also vacated a district court order that had excused Otsuka from posting a bond pending appeal, remanding the issue for further proceedings. Circuit Judge Dyk dissented in part from the majority’s claim construction and would have reversed the injunction.
High Court Grants Cert in Apple’s Challenge to Ninth Circuit Contempt Ruling in App Store Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court today granted certiorari in Apple Inc.’s appeal of a civil contempt finding stemming from its App Store dispute with Epic Games, Inc. The case centers on a 2021 injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and a subsequent contempt order tied to Apple’s commission structure on external purchases.