Category Archives: Patent Marking

Rembrandt Wireless Technologies L.P. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Docket No. 2016-1729 TARANTO, CHEN, STOLL April 17, 2017 Brief Summary: DC claim construction based on prosecution history estoppel affirmed (“patentee’s use of ‘i.e.,’ in the intrinsic record…is often definitional”). DC non-obviousness conclusion affirmed. Royalty calculation affirmed. FC found “disclaimer … Continue reading →

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Stryker Corporation et al. v. Zimmer, Inc. et al.

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Docket No. 2013-1668 PROST, NEWMAN, HUGHES September 12, 2016 Brief Summary: FC panel affirmed DC finding of infringement, willfulness and no invalidity affirmed. Award of treble damages and attorneys fees vacated and remanded “because the standard for finding an exceptional … Continue reading →

Posted in Anticipation (35 USC 102), Attorney's Fees, Claim Construction, Damages, Infringement, Lost Profits, Obviousness, Patent Marking, Willfullness | Leave a comment

Jack L. Frolow v. Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Patrick J. Halloran, Ph.D., J.D.

Docket No. 2012-1185 NEWMAN, CLEVENGER, MOORE March 15, 2013 Brief summary: AIA requires “a competitive injury” and monetary damages are available where the marking was done “with the intent…of deceiving the public”. Summary: Mr. Frolow (“Frolow”) appealed from USDC NJ … Continue reading →

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