Reviving 'Regular And Established Place Of Biz' Case Law

Steptoe associate Ron Vogel co-authored an article titled "Reviving 'Regular And Established Place Of Biz' Case Law" for Law360. On May 22, 2017, the US Supreme Court reversed the Federal Circuit’s decision in TC Heartland and held that the patent venue statute, 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b), is the exclusive law controlling venue in patent infringement cases. This article examines the relevant case law that has largely lain dormant for over 25 years and highlights the factors that forged two lines of cases addressing what constitutes a "regular and established place of business."