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The Federal Circuit’s Recent Ruling on the Patent-Marking Requirement and Its Implications for Licenses and Settlements

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By Taylor Davis, Barbara Fiacco
| JD Supra
On August 19, 2026, the Federal Circuit issued its decision in VDPP, LLC v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., No. 24-2226, holding that the patent-marking requirement of 35 U.S.C. § 287(a) is triggered by settlement agreements that include a patent license—obligating patentees to make “reasonable efforts” to ensure that settling defendants mark any licensed products, even if those settling defendants do not admit that their products practice the licensed patent.
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The DTSA Turns Ten: What A Decade Of Litigation Tells Us

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By Barbara Fiacco, Urszula Nowak, Valerie Orellana
| Mondaq
FH Foley Hoag LLP More Foley Hoag provides innovative, strategic legal services to public, private and government clients. We have premier capabilities in the life sciences, healthcare, technology, energy, professional services and private funds fields, and in cross-border disputes. The diverse experiences of our lawyers contribute to the exceptional senior-level service we deliver to clients.
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The DTSA Turns Ten: What a Decade of Litigation Tells Us

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By Barbara Fiacco, Urszula Nowak Ph.D
| JD Supra
May 11, 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of the Defend Trade Secrets Act. The DTSA created a federal civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation, giving companies across the country a powerful new tool to protect their trade secret information. Over the past decade, the statute has reshaped the landscape of trade secret litigation in the United States. Below, we highlight key developments and notable milestones. Near-Unanimous Bipartisan Support.
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