PatSnap Eureka is tracking 58 US patent infringement cases closed in 2026 so far, spanning district courts and the Federal Circuit. This count updates continuously as new decisions are published.

The majority of 2026 patent cases (83%) ended in voluntary dismissal — consistent with historical trends where parties reach confidential settlements before or shortly after filing. Five cases resulted in judgments or consent orders, and four were transferred or consolidated into related proceedings.

The Southern District of New York (S.D.N.Y.) and the Federal Circuit account for the largest share of 2026 closures, followed by the Eastern District of New York and the District of New Jersey. This reflects continued concentration of patent activity in a small number of highly-active venues.

Design patents lead 2026 closures with 12 proceedings, many involving enforcement actions against Schedule A marketplace defendants. Fintech and financial services follow with 10 cases, driven by serial filers including Patent Armory and Cedar Lane Technologies. Federal Circuit appeals account for 13 proceedings, reflecting upstream activity from earlier district court rulings.

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