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Federal Circuit Upholds PTAB Unpatentability Ruling Against Fungicide Combination Patent
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Federal Circuit upheld the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision that invalidated UPL's fungicide combination patent claims, affirming anticipation and obviousness findings against certain fungicide combinations involving benzovindiflupyr and other compounds.
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Patent disputes over fungicide blends are tightening protection boundaries; you should reassess your IP strategy if your product relies on complex combinations in crop protection.
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