Opinions — Friday, September 4, 2026

2 opinions in the patent, trademark, design patent, and trade dress categories. Rule 36 affirmances and non-IP dispositions excluded.

Utility PatentNonprecedentialDismissed2026-1552

Inari Medical v. Imperative Care

In Inari Medical, Inc. v. Imperative Care, Inc., the Federal Circuit dismissed consolidated appeals Nos. 2026-1552 and 26-1922, which arose from IPR proceedings before the Patent and Trademark Office, pursuant to a joint stipulation under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b). Each side was ordered to bear its own costs.

Utility PatentNonprecedentialDismissed2026-1736

WirelessWerx IP v. Audi of America

In WirelessWerx IP, LLC v. Audi of America, Inc., the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b) based on the parties' stipulation, with each side to bear its own costs.