Where Method Claim Steps Are Connected by “And,” a Covered Method Must Perform Each Step
SIERRA WIRELESS, ULC V. SISVEL S.P.A. Before Moore, Schall, and Taranto. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: The Board erred by finding method-claim steps connected by “and” to...
Inaction Can Lead To Argument Forfeiture on Appeal
ALIVECOR, INC. v. APPLE INC. Before Hughes, Linn, and Stark. Appeal from Patent Trial and Appeal Board Summary: A party in a PTAB proceeding forfeits the ability to challenge an...
Domestic Marketing and Distribution of an Imported Product May Satisfy the Economic Prong of the Domestic-Industry Requirement
LASHIFY, INC. V. ITC Before Prost, Taranto, and Chen. Appeal from the U.S. International Trade Commission. Summary: Warehousing, quality control, distribution, sales, and marketing expenses incurred in connection with an imported...
