Principal Michael Ballanco Discusses Federal Circuit Standing Ruling in A.L.M. Holding Co. v. Zydex

In a Law360 analysis of key mid-2026 patent decisions, Principal Michael Ballanco weighed in on the Federal Circuit’s ruling in A.L.M. Holding Co. v. Zydex Industries Private Ltd., which addresses constitutional and statutory standing. Ballanco highlighted the court’s focus on sublicensing veto rights and their implications for future standing disputes. His perspective underscores how commonly used licensing provisions may take on heightened importance in litigation strategy going forward.

Excerpt: "That's something I haven't really seen before in the court's standing precedent, and it's something that you see a lot in licensing agreements."

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