Category Archives: Expert Testimony

Sharp and Vizio not shown to infringe Wi-Lan’s flicker effect patents, FC panel affirmed

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Wi-Lan Inc. v. Sharp Electronics Corporation, Vizio, Inc. Docket No. 2020-1041, -1043 (http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/20-1041.OPINION.4-6-2021_1759180.pdf) MOORE, REYNA, HUGHES April 6, 2021 Brief Summary:  DC grant of SJ of non-infringement and claim construction findings affirmed. Summary:  Wi-Lan appealed DC finding that neither Sharp … Continue reading →

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Acoustic’s IPR time-bar arguments waived; anticipation and obviousness findings affirmed

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Acoustic Technology, Inc. v. Itron Networked Solutions, Inc. Docket No. 2019-1061 (IPR2017-1061) (see also FC Docket Nos. 2019-1059, -1060) MOORE, REYNA, TARANTO February 13, 2020 Brief Summary: Appeal based on time-bar arguments not presented to the Board were waived; anticipation … Continue reading →

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“Lay witness” not qualified as an expert cannot testify as to conclusion of obviousness

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

HVLPO2, LLC v. Oxygen Frog, LLC, Scott D. Fleischman Docket No. 2019-1649 NEWMAN, MOORE, CHEN February 5, 2020 Brief Summary: DC’s limiting jury instructions regarding obviousness because “lay witness” was not qualified as an expert. Summary: HVO appealed DC denial … Continue reading →

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Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. v. Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Docket Nos. 2016-2197 WALLACH, CHEN, STOLL January 12, 2018 Brief summary: DC decision vacated and remanded as expert opinion on damages was insufficient, and to determine whether Briggs’ prior art defenses were “litigation-inspired” (Halo, US 2017). Summary: Briggs appealed the … Continue reading →

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NOVA Chemicals Corporation, et al. v. Dow Chemical Company

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Docket No. 2016-1576 DYK, MAYER, REYNA May 11, 2017 Brief Summary: DC award of attorney fees to Dow affirmed as NOVA’s litigation position was found to be “objectively baseless” under Octane Fitness (US 2014). Summary: NOVA appealed DC award of … Continue reading →

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Coalition for Affordable Drugs X LLC (“CAD”) v. Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

IPR2015-02776 (US 7,582,621B2) Final Written Decision February 23, 2017 Brief Summary: Board found CAD had shown invalidity for obviousness of the ‘621 claims by a preponderance of the evidence. Summary: CAD petitioned for IPR of Anacor’s US 7,582,621 B2 on … Continue reading →

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Sport Dimension, Inc. v. The Coleman Company

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Docket No. 2015-1553 MOORE, HUGHES, STOLL April 19, 2016 Brief Summary: DC claim construction rejected “because it eliminates whole aspects of the claimed design”. DC exclusion of expert witness found not to be an abuse of discretion because of his … Continue reading →

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Pride Mobility Products Corp. v. Permobil, Inc.

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Docket No. 2015-1585, 2015-1586 IPR2013-000407 (8,408,598), IPR2013-00411 (8,408,343) REYNA, TARANTO, CHEN April 5, 2016 Brief Summary: Board claim construction of ‘343 claim 7 reversed (“We do not see how the claim language can mean anything else without obvious strain. The … Continue reading →

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Rembrandt Vision Technologies, L.P. v. Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Docket No. 2015-1079 DYK, MOORE, STOLL April 7, 2016 Update: Cert. denied 1/17/17 (16-489) Brief Summary: DC refusal to grant a new trial under FRCP 60(b)(2) (newly discovered evidence) and 60(b)(3) (fraud) after false expert testimony reversed and remanded. Summary: … Continue reading →

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Summit 6 LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Docket No. 2013-1648, -1651 MOORE, MAYER, LINN September 21, 2015 Brief Summary: Jury findings / DC decisions affirmed regarding $15 million damages infringement award to Summit 6 affirmed. Summary: Jury found Summit’s US 7,765,482 five asserted claims relating to processing … Continue reading →

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