Nantworks LLC v. Niantic Inc. — Federal Circuit Patent Opinion
Summary
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a nonprecedential opinion in appeal number 24-2216, Nantworks LLC v. Niantic Inc., originating from DCT (District Court). The opinion was posted on April 23, 2026 at 10:20. As a nonprecedential decision, this ruling is binding on the parties but does not constitute controlling precedent for future cases.
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The Federal Circuit issued a nonprecedential opinion in the patent infringement appeal between Nantworks LLC and Niantic Inc., case number 24-2216. The origin court was DCT (District Court), and the opinion was posted on April 23, 2026. Nonprecedential status means the holding is binding on the parties but does not create controlling precedent for other courts.
Technology companies and patent holders engaged in litigation should note that this Federal Circuit decision, while not precedential, still carries weight as a final appellate ruling on the merits. Parties involved in similar patent disputes before the Federal Circuit should monitor any related proceedings for potential guidance.
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Apr 24, 2026GovPing captured this document from the original source. If the source has since changed or been removed, this is the text as it existed at that time.
24-2216: NANTWORKS, LLC v. NIANTIC, INC. [OPINION], Nonprecedential
OPINION Posted:
NANTWORKS, LLC v. NIANTIC, INC. OPINION
Appeal Number: 24-2216
Origin: DCT
Nonprecedential
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- April 23, 2026
- 10:20
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