Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a dismissal of patent claims against Google under Section 101, which governs patent-eligible subject matter in the United States. The case concerned internet advertising patents, and the appeals court agreed they could not stand. The decision is being followed closely by intellectual property lawyers and tech companies, as it reinforces how courts treat software and advertising-related patents under current eligibility standards.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Ohio can regulate Kalshi's sports event contracts, a win for state regulators who argue the prediction-market platform is effectively offering sports betting. The decision could shape how prediction markets operate nationwide, as states push back against federal oversight claims and Kalshi continues expanding its sports contracts.