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CAFC-DCTSeptember 30, 2026·25-1810·Appeal dismissed, with each side to bear its own costs; mandate issued September 30, 2026.

WSOU Investments LLC v. Salesforce, Inc.

District Court

Holding

The Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal under Rule 42(b) by agreement of the parties. The order does not address any patent-law merits issue.

Why It Matters

This is a non-merits termination, so it provides no guidance on the underlying patent issues in the Western District of Texas case.

Full Summary

WSOU Investments LLC v. Salesforce, Inc. The Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal under Rule 42(b) by agreement of the parties. The order does not address any patent-law merits issue. This is a non-merits termination, so it provides no guidance on the underlying patent issues in the Western District of Texas case. Appeal dismissed, with each side to bear its own costs; mandate issued September 30, 2026. The order is nonprecedential. The appeal arose from the Western District of Texas, Judge Alan D. Albright. The parties agreed to dismissal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b). The Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal with each side bearing its own costs. No claim construction, infringement, validity, damages, or other patent-law issue was decided. non-precedential standing / jurisdiction waiver / forfeiture claim construction infringement damages non-precedential standing / jurisdiction waiver / forfeiture claim construction infringement damages non-precedential standing / jurisdiction

Key Points

  • The order is nonprecedential.
  • The appeal arose from the Western District of Texas, Judge Alan D. Albright.
  • The parties agreed to dismissal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b).
  • The Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal with each side bearing its own costs.
  • No claim construction, infringement, validity, damages, or other patent-law issue was decided.
non-precedentialstanding / jurisdictionwaiver / forfeitureclaim constructioninfringementdamages

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