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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 150 - What is Obviousness? A “Reasonable Expectation of Success” or “Predictable Results”?
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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 150 - What is Obviousness? A “Reasonable Expectation of Success” or “Predictable Results”?

Obviousness is a crucial factor in patent law, particularly in biotech. In this episode, host Adam Diament explores Vanda Pharmaceuticals v. Teva Pharmaceuticals, a case that established the reasonable expectation of success standard for determining obviousness.

The ruling invalidated Vanda’s patent for Hetlioz, and when the Supreme Court declined to review the case, the Federal Circuit’s decision became law. What does this mean for future biotech patents? Tune in as Diament breaks down the impact of this ruling and why obviousness remains one of the most challenging issues in patent law.

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