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Cantor Colburn Client Alert: Federal Circuit Finds Assignment Lacks CIP Applications
On October 15, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision concerning the assignment of patent rights in Causam Enterprises, Inc. v. International Trade Commission, No. 23-1769 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 15, 2025). In an appeal from the United States International Trade Commission’s investigation into Causam’s request to exclude certain internet-connected “smart” thermostats from importation and sale, the Federal Circuit concluded that the assignment in question, which recited continuation patent applications but not continuation-in-part patent applications, did not include the latter. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of securing clear and comprehensive assignments for all patent rights, particularly when subject matter is added to a patent application.
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Cantor Colburn brings decades of experience in patents and all areas of intellectual property law. If you have questions about this matter or any other IP-related issue, please contact your Cantor Colburn attorney. This alert was prepared by Cantor Colburn Partner Michael H. Brodowski, Ph.D.
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