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•Federal Circuit affirmed denial of Can Softtech Inc.'s bid protest against Department of Commerce IT contract awards

Federal Circuit Affirms Denial of Tech Firm's Bid Protest in Commerce IT Contract

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court decision denying Can Softtech Inc.'s bid protest challenging Information Technology service awards for the Department of Commerce. The court ruled that the agency was permitted to take unilateral corrective action by canceling the original awards and issuing new ones.

•Court ruled that agencies can take unilateral corrective action by canceling awards and issuing new ones during bid protests

•Federal Circuit reviewed VA's evidence submission requirements across multiple veteran benefit claims

Federal Circuit Rules on Veterans Evidence Standards in Cash Appeal

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals decided a case involving Navy veteran Robert Cash's challenge to VA benefit denial procedures. The appeal centers on whether veterans must resubmit evidence previously filed with the Board of Veterans' Appeals for different claims.

•Case centers on whether Board must consider evidence previously submitted for different proceedings

•Roku voluntarily dismissed its Federal Circuit appeal against Access Advance LLC and six Dolby-related entities through joint stipulation

Roku Ends Federal Circuit Appeal Against Patent Licensing Group

Streaming device manufacturer Roku has voluntarily dismissed its Federal Circuit appeal against patent licensing consortium Access Advance and multiple Dolby entities. The joint stipulation filed February 5, 2026, resolves the appellate phase of a patent dispute that originated in Massachusetts federal court.

•The appeal stemmed from a 2024 Massachusetts federal court case involving patent licensing disputes

•Federal Circuit affirmed Texas district court's invalidation of three Q Technologies patents under Section 101

Federal Circuit Affirms Walmart Win in Q Technologies Patent Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Texas district court ruling that invalidated three Q Technologies patents under Section 101, dealing a setback to the company's infringement claims against Walmart.

•All patents in the family were found ineligible for patent protection as a matter of law

•Federal Circuit issued nonprecedential order in major solar industry trade case involving Auxin Solar and Concept Clean Energy against Commerce Department

Federal Circuit Hears Solar Industry Challenge to Commerce Department

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a nonprecedential order in *Auxin Solar Inc. v. United States*, a trade case involving major solar companies challenging Department of Commerce and Customs and Border Protection enforcement actions. The case includes industry giants like Canadian Solar, JA Solar, and Trina Solar as parties.

•Case includes coalition of major solar manufacturers including Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Trina Solar, and JinkoSolar as defendants-appellants

2w ago•4 min read

•Federal Circuit vacated Veterans Court decision dismissing Marine veteran's petition for VA action

Federal Circuit Vacates Veterans Court in Hamill Benefits Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded a Veterans Court decision that dismissed Marine veteran David Hamill's petition for extraordinary relief to compel the VA to adjudicate his character of discharge determination.

•Case involves veteran David Hamill seeking character of discharge determination after 'Other Than Honorable' discharge

2w ago•5 min read

•Federal Circuit vacated Court of Federal Claims' denial of EAJA attorney fees in class action against government

Federal Circuit Vacates EAJA Fee Denial in Kandel Class Action

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a lower court's denial of attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act in Kandel v. United States, directing the Court of Federal Claims to examine whether the government's pre-litigation conduct was substantially justified. The decision involves a class action that originated in 2006 and centers on disputes under the Lump Sum Act.

•Court directed lower tribunal to examine whether government's pre-suit conduct was substantially justified

2w ago•4 min read

•Federal Circuit affirmed AeroVironment's immunity from patent infringement under government contractor provisions

Federal Circuit Affirms AeroVironment Win in Patent Dispute

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that defense contractor AeroVironment, Inc. cannot be held liable for patent infringement under federal government immunity provisions. The court also upheld the denial of attorney fees to AeroVironment in the dispute with inventors Paul and David Arlton.

•Court upheld denial of attorney fees to AeroVironment despite its victory on the merits

2w ago•4 min read

•Federal Circuit affirmed lower court's denial of government motion to dismiss

Federal Circuit Affirms Lower Court in Restaurant Relief Fund Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court decision allowing over 300 restaurants and businesses to proceed with their lawsuit seeking unpaid grants from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The court rejected the government's motion to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction.

•Over 300 restaurants and businesses are suing for unpaid RRF grant applications