Judge Dyk’s First Circuit Opinions

One of the interesting aspects of the federal judiciary is that Article III judges sometimes sit by designation in courts other than their home court. From the Federal Circuit, Judge Dyk has sat by designation with the First Circuit on a regular basis. The Federal Circuit used to invite judges from other courts to sit by designation; but, it has not done so much recently. Quite frankly, that has been a good move. The court has its own challenges without having to deal with additional voices, who are likely less familiar with the vagaries of patent law. Plus, it avoids any uncomfortable conversations about the Federal Circuit’s patent eligibility jurisprudence.

You can see some of the First Circuit opinions that Judge Dyk has been a part of in recent years at this [Link]. In a cursory search, I did not come across any Rule 36 Judgments in this list.

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