I just read an article on the Wall Street Journal on line edition indicating that Judge Randall Rader, the Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has resigned his position as Chief this morning. All the stories I have read indicate that he is merely resigning as Chief, but will remain as a Judge on the Federal Circuit. His resignation will be effective on May 30. Judge Rader has rendered several rulings in patent cases that have shaped patent law as it currently stands. Chief Judge Rader was appointed by President George H. W. Bush in 1990 and became the Chief Judge in 2010.
It appears that there may be some controversy with respect to Judge Rader’s resignation. Apparently, Judge Rader sent an attorney an endorsement and, coincidentally, that attorney has argued cases before the Federal Circuit. This attorney had argued cases before Judge Rader including some of the Apple and Samsung cases. Of course, the endorsement has raised questions among members of the patent bar. It will be interesting to see who is selected as the next Chief.
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