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CAFC-DCTJune 29, 2026·26-1255, 26-1285·Dismissed; each side bears its own costs. The order issued as the mandate on June 29, 2026.

Belden Canada ULC v. CommScope, Inc.

District Court

Holding

The Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal and cross-appeal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b) by agreement of the parties. The court did not reach any merits issue.

Why It Matters

This is a procedural termination only, with no precedential or merits guidance for patent litigants.

Full Summary

Belden Canada ULC v. CommScope, Inc. The Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal and cross-appeal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b) by agreement of the parties. The court did not reach any merits issue. This is a procedural termination only, with no precedential or merits guidance for patent litigants. Dismissed; each side bears its own costs. The order issued as the mandate on June 29, 2026. The order is nonprecedential. The appeal and cross-appeal came from a District of Delaware patent case before Judge Richard G. Andrews. The parties stipulated to dismissal under Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). The Federal Circuit dismissed the proceedings and ordered each side to bear its own costs. No patent-law issue—such as claim construction, infringement, validity, or damages—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 non-precedential standing / jurisdiction waiver / forfeiture claim construction infringement damages non-precedential standing / jurisdiction waiver / forfeiture claim construction infringement damages non-precedential standing / jurisdiction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  • The order is nonprecedential.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 and cross-appeal came from a District of Delaware patent case before Judge Richard G. Andrews.
  • The parties stipulated to dismissal under Fed. R. App. P. 42(b).
  • The Federal Circuit dismissed the proceedings and ordered each side to bear its own costs.
  • No patent-law issue—such as claim construction, infringement, validity, or damages—was decided.
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