Greenspoon Marder Partner Robert Rando Files Amicus Brief in Impactful Case Before U.S. Supreme Court

News Dec 19, 2024 New York, NY

New York – December 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that partner Robert Rando played a key role in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in the impactful patent case involving TD Ameritrade and Island Intellectual Property LLC. This case grapples with the critical issue of one-word affirmances by the Federal Circuit and their impact on patent law, as widely covered in publications such as IP Watchdog and Law360.

The case stems from a Federal Circuit decision that affirmed a lower court’s ruling with a single word: “Affirmed.” This concise affirmation, without any accompanying explanation, has raised concerns about the transparency and thoroughness of the appellate review process, particularly in complex patent cases. The petition to the Supreme Court seeks clarity on the use of such abbreviated affirmances and their potential implications for patent owners.

The amicus brief has garnered support from prominent organizations dedicated to intellectual property law, including the Association of Amicus Counsel, the group that Mr. Rando represented, and the Boston Intellectual Property Law Association. This backing underscores the significance of the case and the widespread interest in the Supreme Court’s resolution of this important issue.

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