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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
CAFC Reverses Dismissal of Medtronic’s Patent Infringement Counterclaims, Finds Standing Intact Under A.L.M.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a decision today in Recor Medical, Inc. v. Medtronic Ireland Manufacturing Unlimited Co., reversing a ruling from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and holding that Medtronic Ireland Manufacturing Unlimited Co. retained sufficient exclusionary rights to satisfy Article III constitutional standing, even after licensing certain patent rights to an affiliated entity. The ruling came after a precedential opinion issued today on the same topic.
Senators Defend Copyright Office Independence as AI and Executive Overreach Dominate Oversight Hearing
During a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearing on the Oversight of the U.S. Copyright Office on Tuesday, the intersection of copyright law, artificial intelligence, and executive branch interference were the key focuses. Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter provided critical updates on the Copyright Office’s modernization efforts. However, the hearing was punctuated by sharp rebukes from Democratic senators regarding former President Donald Trump’s recent attempts to assert executive control over the legislative branch agency.
Federal Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Pro Se Inventors’ Suit Challenging USPTO Micro-Entity Denial
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a decision today affirming the dismissal of a pro se lawsuit brought by three inventors who contested the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) refusal to grant them reduced filing fees. The CAFC found that the inventors failed to adequately plead Article III standing, as their own representations to the USPTO undermined any claim of ownership in the disputed application.
Federal Circuit Affirms ITC Finding That Redesigned Vacuum Products Do Not Infringe Bissell Patents
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision today in Bissell, Inc. v. International Trade Commission, affirming a final determination of the International Trade Commission (ITC) that found no import violation by redesigned vacuum products. The CAFC affirmed the ITC’s refusal to grant an exclusion order and also agreed that the Commission properly determined that Bissel’s products satisfied the technical prong of the domestic industry requirement.
CAFC Affirms PTAB Ruling That DraftKings Failed to Prove Unpatentability of Gaming Patent Claim
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a decision today in DK Crown Holdings Inc. v. AG 18, LLC, affirming a final written decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and holding that DK Crown Holdings Inc., formerly known as DraftKings, Inc. (DK), failed to prove that claim 18 of U.S. Patent No. 9,978,205 was unpatentable during inter partes review (IPR).