Federal Circuit Case Table
Note: For decided cases (in red if opinion linked), the date is the opinion or judgment date. For open cases, the date is the filed date.
Date | Name | Number | Court | Origin | Status | Patent No(s) | Judge(s) | Opinion By | Issues and Results |
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2023/09/15 | Columbia Sportswear N. Am., Inc. v. Seirus Innovative Access., Inc., | 21-2299 | Fed Cir | District Court | Prec | D657,093 Heat Reflective Material | Prost, Reyna, Hughes | Prost | Scope of prior art in a design patent infringement analysis limited to type of article identified in the claim. Still unclear as to whether labelling a product with source identification or branding avoids infringement. |
2023/06/30 | LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Tech. Operations LLC | 21-2348 | Fed Cir | PTAB | En Banc Granted | D797,625 Vehicle Front Fender | Moore, Newman, Lourie, Dyk, Prost, Reyna, Taranto, Chen, Hughes, Stoll, Stark | Per Curiam | What is the test for obviousness of a design patent? |
2023/06/09 | Blue Gentian, LLC v. Tristar Products, Inc. | 21-2316 21-2317 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Prec | D722,681 Expandable Hose D724,186 Expandable Hose Assembly | Prost, Chen, Stark | Prost | Judgment on inventorship counterclaim affirmed requiring addition of inventor because omitted inventor was significant contributor to patent claim |
2023/01/20 | LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC | 22-1253 | Fed Cir | PTAB | Non Prec En Banc Granted | D855,508 Vehicle Front Skid Bar | Lourie, Clevenger, Stark | Per Curiam | Whether PTAB erred in holding that LKQ Corporation had not shown by a preponderance of the evidence that D855,508 is unpatentable as anticipated or obvious under 35 U.S.C. §§ 102, 103. |
2023/01/20 | LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC | 21-2348 | Fed Cir | PTAB | Non Prec En Banc Granted | D797,625 Vehicle Front Fender | Lourie, Clevenger, Stark | Per Curiam | Whether PTAB erred in holding that LKQ Corporation had not shown by a preponderance of the evidence that D797,625 is unpatentable as anticipated or obvious under 35 U.S.C. §§ 102, 103. |
2022/10/28 | ABC Corporation I v. The Partnership and Unincorporated Associations | 21-2150 21-2277 21-2355 | Fed Cir | District Court | Prec | D737,723 Self Balancing Vehicle D738,256 Self Balancing Vehicle D784,195 Human Machine Interaction Vehicle D785,112 Human Machine Interaction Vehicle | Dyk, Taranto, Stoll | Taranto | Preliminary injunction against a non-party vacated where no notice, service of process, or an opportunity to be heard was provided. District court granted a preliminary injunction with a schedule A of defendants. The district court then granted plaintiff's motion to amend schedule A to include additional non-parties. |
2022/10/28 | ABC Corporation I v. The Partnership and Unincorporated Associations | 22-1071 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D737,723 Self Balancing Vehicle D738,256 Self Balancing Vehicle D784,195 Human Machine Interaction Vehicle D785,112 Human Machine Interaction Vehicle | Dyk, Taranto, Stoll | Dyk | Preliminary injunction reversed because it was overbroad |
2022/07/07 | In re: Zahner Design Group, Ltd. | 22-1026 | Fed Cir | PTAB | Rule 36 | D746,078 Shower Curtain | Newman, Lynn, Chen | Per Curiam | Whether a design patent application was entitled to the priority of a parent utility parent application. PTAB holding of no priority affirmed. |
2022/06/22 | Golden Eye Media USA, Inc. v. Trolley Bags UK Ltd. | 21-2096 | Fed Cir | District Court | Non Prec | D779,828 Foldable Bag | Lourie, Schall, Reyna | Lourie | Patent invalidity based on functionality and obviousness affirmed. Sport Dimension five factor test used for functionality. Rosen two part test used for obviousness. |
2022/04/11 | Sure Fit Home Products, LLC v. Maytex Mills, Inc., | 21-2048 | Fed Cir | District Court | Rule 36 | D668,091 Shower Curtain | Lourie, Reyna, Chen | Per Curiam | The district court's denial of a motion for preliminary injunction was affirmed by Rule 36 judgment |
2022/02/10 | Junker v. Medical Components, Inc. | 21-1649 | Fed Cir | District Court | Prec Pet for Writ filed | D450,839 Handle for Inducer Sheath | Dyk, Reyna, Stoll | Stoll | Patent held invalid under the section 102 on sale bar because a letter was a commercial offer for sale. |
2021/10/04 | In Re Surgisil, LLP | 20-1940 | Fed Cir | PTAB | Prec | Application Lip Implant | Moore, Newman, O'Malley | Moore | A design claim is limited to the identified article of manufacture. For prior art to anticipate the claim, it must come from a field of art analogous to the identified article of manufacture. PTAB's finding of anticipation reversed. |
2021/06/21 | AXTS, Inc. v. F-1 Firearms, LLC | 21-1069 | Fed Cir | District Court | Rule 36 | D694,354 Firearm Charging Handle D705,384 Firearm Charging Handle D738,452 Firearm Charging Handle | Newman, O'Malley, Taranto | Per Curiam | Affirmed Mootness, Covenant Not To Sue |
2021/04/21 | Mojave Desert Holdings, LLC v. Crocs, Inc., | 20-1167 | Fed Cir | PTAB IPR | Prec | D517,789 Footwear | Newman, Dyk, O'Malley D | Dyk, O'Malley Dissent | Motion Substitute Parties |
2021/04/08 | Boost Oxygen, LLC v. Oxygen Plus, Inc. | 20-2268 | Fed Cir | District Court | Rule 36 | D610,250 Mask | Moore, Taranto, Chen | Oral Argument Cancelled, Contempt, Consent Judgment | |
2021/03/05 | Bobcar Media, LLC v. Aardvark Event Logistics, Inc. | 20-1847 | Fed Cir | District Court | Rule 36 | D652,353 Promotional Vehicle | Moore, Schall, Taranto | Per Curiam | Standing, Exclusive Licensee, Failure to Join Inventors |
2021/02/18 | Mojave Desert Holdings, LLC v. Crocs, Inc., N | 20-1167 | Fed Cir | PTAB IPR | Non Prec | D517,789 Footwear | Newman, Dyk, O'Malley | Per Curiam | Not Invalid A, Prior Art |
2021/01/25 | Tyger Manufacturing LLC v. Mike's Worldwide LLC | 21-1567 | Fed Cir | District Court | Rule 36 | D761,487 Smoking Device | Newman, Reyna, Chen | Per Curiam | Exceptional Case, Attorney Fees |
2020/12/11 | Super-Sparkly Safety Stuff, LLC v. Skyline USA, Inc., N | 20-1490 | Fed Cir | District Court | Non Prec | D731,172 Rhinestone covered container for pepper spray cannister | Newman, Dyk, Reyna | Dyk | Not Infringed A, Oral Argument Cancelled, Infringement, Plainly Dissimilar |
2020/10/06 | Campbell Soup Company v. Gamon Plus, Inc. | 21-1019 20-2344 | Fed Cir | PTAB IPR | Prec | D621,645 Gravity Feed Dispenser Display D621,646 Gravity Feed Dispenser Display | Moore, Prost, Stoll | Moore | Invalid R, Obviousness, Commercial Success, Nexus |
2020/08/26 | Sealy Tech., LLC v. SSB Mfg. Co. | 19-1872 19-1874 | Fed Cir | PTAB IPR | Non Prec | D622,088 Mattress Design D622,531 Euro-Top Mattress Design | Prost, Reyna, Hughes | Prost | Invalid A |
2020/08/05 | Raffel Systems, LLC v. Man Wah Holdings Limited | 20-2126 | Fed Cir | PTAB PGR | Non Prec | D821,986 Switch | Reyna, Hughes, Stoll | Invalid A, Oral Argument Cancelled, On Sale Bar | |
2020/06/22 | Ford Global Technologies, LLC v. New World International, Inc. | 19-1746 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ JT | Rule 36 | D493,552 Vehicle Headlamp | Newman, O'Malley, Wallach | Per Curiam | Not Invalid A, Infringed A, Infringement, Indefiniteness, Functionality, Patent Exhaustion, Notice |
2020/05/14 | Lanard Toys, Ltd. v. Dolgencorp LLC, | 19-1781 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D671,167 Chalk Holder | Lourie, Mayer, Wallach | Lourie | Not Infringed A |
2020/04/17 | Spigen Korea Co. v. Ultraproof, Inc. 1, | 2019-1435 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D771,607 Case for Electronic Device D775,620 Case for Electronic Device D776,648 Case for Electronic Device | Newman, Lourie, Reyna | Reyna | Not Invalid R |
2020/03/16 | Hafco Foundry & Mach. Co. v. GMS Mine Repair & Maint., Inc. | 2018-1904 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D681,684 Rock Dust Blower | Newman, Chen, Stoll | Per Curiam Newman Concur in part, Dissent in Part | Infringed A |
2020/01/15 | Lego v. Zuru, Inc. 1, N | 2019-2122 | Fed Cir | DC PI | Non Prec | D688,328 Building Block from a Toy Building Set D641,053 Element of a Construction Set D614,707 Element for a Toy Construction Set | Wallach, Clevenger, Hughes | Clevenger | No Preliminary Injunction V |
2019/11/13 | Columbia Sportswear N. Am., Inc. v. Seirus Innovative Access., Inc., | 2018-1329 | Fed Cir | DC SJ | Prec | D657,093 Heat Reflective Material | Lourie, Moore, Stoll | Lourie | Infringed? R, Logo |
2019/09/26 | Campbell Soup Co. v. Gamon Plus, Inc. | 18-2029 | Fed Cir | PTAB IPR | Prec | D621,645 Gravity Feed Dispenser Display D612,646 Gravity Feed Dispenser Display | Prost, Newman D, Moore | Moore, Newman Dissent | Invalid? R, Primary Reference |
2019/09/18 | Inspired Dev. Grp. LLC v. Inspired Prods. Grp. LLC | 18-1616 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D524,559 Child Car Seat | Prost, Newman, Stoll | Prost | No Jurisdiction |
2019/09/12 | Curver Lux. SARL v. Home Expressions,, Inc. | 18-2214 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Prec | D677,946 Pattern for a Chair | Chen, Hughes, Stoll | Chen | Not Infringed A, Title, Prosecution History Estoppel |
2019/07/11 | Auto. Body Parts Ass'n v. Ford Global Techs. LLC | 18-1613 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D489,299 Exterior of Vehicle Hood D501,685 Vehicle Head Lamp | Hughes, Schall, Stoll | Stoll | Not Invalid A, Not Unenforceable, Exhaustion, Right of Repair |
2019/07/02 | Kolcraft Enters. v. Graco Children's Products | 18-1259 | Fed Cir | PTAB IPR | Prec | D604,970 Exposed Legs for a Play Yard D616,231 Exposed Legs for a Play Yard | Moore, Reyna, Chen | Reyna | Invalid A, Prior Art, Conception, Corroboration Inventor Testimony |
2018/08/20 | In re Maatita | 17-2018 | Fed Cir | PTAB Appeal | Prec | Application Shoe Bottom | Dyk, Reyna, Stoll | Dyk | Not Invalid R, 112, Definiteness, Enablement |
2018/08/01 | Advantek Mktg. v. Shanghai Walk-Long Tools Co. | 17-1314 | Fed Cir | District Court JP | Prec | D715,006 Gazebo | Newman, Clevenger, Chen | Newman | Infringed? R, No Prosecution History Estoppel, 12(c) |
2017/10/06 | Sacchetti v. United States | 17-1484 | Fed Cir | CC D | Prec | D382,264 Dual Telephone Base | Chen, Plager, Hughes | Per Curiam | Statute of Limitations |
2017/06/08 | New World Int'l,, Inc. v. Ford Global Techs. LLC | 16-2097 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Prec | D489,299 Exterior of Vehicle Hood D501,685 Vehicle Head Lamp | Prost, Bryson, Wallach | Bryson | No Personal Jurisdiction A |
2017/06/05 | Evans v. Bldg. Materials Corp. of Am. | 16-2427 | Fed Cir | District Court OM | Prec | D575,509 Model Home Display and Carrying Case | Reyna, Linn, Taranto | Taranto | Arbitration Clause Not Applicable |
2017/03/17 | Nordock,, Inc. v. Sys.,, Inc. | 14-1762 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Non Prec | D579,754 Lip and Hinge Plate for a Dock Leveler | O'Malley, Reyna, Chen | Per Curiam | Article of Manufacture, Damages |
2017/02/09 | Chico's Fas,, Inc. v. Clair | 16-1579 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D622,478 Combination Brassiere and Tank Top | Dyk, Clevenger, Hughes | Dyk | Inventorship |
2017/02/07 | Apple,, Inc. v. Samsung Elecs. Co. | 14-1335 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Non Prec | No Mention | Prost, O'Malley, Chen | Per Curiam | Article of Manufacture, Damages |
2017/02/02 | 3form, Inc. v. Lumicor, Inc. | 16-1535 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D621,068 Architectural Panel with Thatch Reed Design | Hughes, Schall, Stoll | Stoll | Invalid A, Obviousness |
2016/04/19 | Sport Dimension, Inc. v. Coleman Co. | 15-1553 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Prec | D623,714 Personal Flotation Device | Moore, Hughes, Stoll | Stoll | Infringed? R, Claim Construction, Functionality, Expert |
2016/03/03 | Wallace v. Ideavillage Prods. Corp. | 15-1077 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D485,990 Body Washing Brush | Newman, Dyk, Wallach | Newman | Not Infringed A, Pro Se, Plainly Dissimilar |
2015/09/29 | Nordock, Inc. v. Systems, Inc. | 14-1762 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D579,754 Lip and Hinge Plate for a Dock Leveler | O'Malley, Reyna, Chen | O'Malley | Not Invalid A, Infringed A, Damages R, Functionality, |
2015/08/07 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. v. Covidien, Inc. | 14-1370 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D661,801 User Interface for a Surgical Instrument D661,802 User Interface for a Surgical Instrument D661,803 User Interface for a Surgical Instrument D661,804 User Interface for a Surgical Instrument | Lourie, Bryson, Chen | Chen | Not Invalid R, Not Infringed A, Functional, Plainly Dissimilar |
2015/07/30 | High Point Design LLC v. Buyer's Direct, Inc. | 14-1464 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D598,183 Slipper | Dyk, Schall, Chen | Chen | Not Invalid R, Not Infringed A, Anticipation, High Level of Abstraction, Ornamental, Infringement, Commercial Embodiment, Additional Discovery, Amend Pleadings |
2015/05/18 | Apple, Inc. v. Samsung Elecs. Co. | 14-1335 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D618,677 Electronic Device D593,087 Electronic Device D604,305 Graphical User Interface for a Display Screen or Portion Thereof | Prost, O'Malley, Chen | Prost | Not Invalid A, Infringed A, Functional, Jury Instruction, Damages |
2014/07/10 | Anderson v. Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 14-1117 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Non Prec | D401,328 Absorbent Disposable, Undergarment | Prost, Clevenger, Chen | Per Curiam | Not Infringed A, Pro Se, 12(c), Plainly Dissimilar |
2014/04/02 | MRC Innovations, Inc. v. Hunter Mfg. LLP | 13-1433 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D634,488 Football Jersey for a Dog D634,487 Baseball Jersey for a Dog | Radar, Prost, Chen | Prost | Invalid A, 103, Primary Reference, Secondary References, Secondary Considerations |
2014/01/08 | Pac. Coast Marine Windshields Ltd. v. Malibu Boats LLC | 13-1199 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D555,070 Marine Windshield | Dyk, Meyer, Chen | Dyk | Infringed? R, No Prosecution History Estoppel |
2013/11/18 | Apple, Inc. v. Samsung Elecs. Co. | 13-1129 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D618,677 Electronic Device D593,087 Electronic Device D604,305 Graphical User Interface for a Display Screen or Portion Thereof | Prost, O'Malley, Chen | Prost | Not Invalid A, Infringed A, No Permanent Injunction A |
2013/09/11 | High Point Design LLC v. Buyers Direct, Inc. | 12-1455 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D598,183 Slipper | O'Malley, Schall, Wallach | Schall | Not Invalid R, 103, Functional |
2013/03/26 | In re Owens | 12-1261 | Fed Cir | PTAB Appeal | Prec | Application Bottle | Prost, Moore, Wallach | Prost | 120, 112 |
2013/01/25 | Hall v. Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. | 11-1165 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Prec | D596,439 Towel Tote | Newman, Lourie DIP, Linn | Newman, Lourie Dissent in part | Pleading Sufficiency, Individual Defendant |
2012/11/27 | Revision Military, Inc. v. Balboa Mfg. Co. | 11-1628 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D537,098 Protective Goggles D620,039 Goggles | Newman, Clevenger, Linn | Newman | Infringed? R, Injunction Standard, Infringement Test |
2012/05/14 | Apple, Inc. v. Samsung Elecs. Co. | 12-1105 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D593,087 Electronic Device D618,677 Electronic Device D504,889 Electronic Device | Bryson, Prost, O'Malley CIP DIP | Bryson, O'Malley Concur in part, Dissent in part | Denial of Preliminary Injunction Affirmed |
2011/10/04 | John Mezzalingua Assocs. v. ITC | 10-1536 | Fed Cir | ITC D | Prec | D440,539 Closed Compression-Type Coaxial Cable Connector | Bryson, Linn, Reyna | Bryson | Domestic Injury Requirement |
2010/10/26 | Colida v. Sony Ericsson Mobile Communs. (USA), Inc. | 10-1374 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Non Prec | No Mention | Linn, Dyk, Prost | Per Curiam | Frivolous Appeal |
2010/05/04 | Colida v. Panasonic Corp. of N. Am. | 09-1582 | Fed Cir | District Court | Non Prec | D321,184 Portable Cellular Handset Telephone | Radar, Dyk, Prost | Per Curiam | In Forma Pauperis |
2010/03/09 | Richardson v. Stanley Works, Inc. | 09-1354 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D507,167 Multi Function Stud Climbing and Carpentry Tool | Lourie, Dyk, Kendall | Lourie | Not Infringed A, Claim Construction, Functional, Motion for Jury Trial |
2010/02/24 | Crocs, Inc. v. ITC | 08-1596 | Fed Cir | ITC D | Prec | D517,789 Footwear | Lourie, Radar, Prost | Radar | Infringed R, Claim Construction, Technical Prong |
2009/12/17 | Int'l Seaway Trading Corp. v. Walgreens Corp. | 09-1237 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D529,263 Clog D545,032 Clog D545,033 Clog | Bryson, Clevenger DIP, Dyk | Dyk, Clevenger Dissent in part | Invalid? R, Anticipation, Obviousness, Ordinary Observer |
2009/10/06 | Colida v. Nokia, Inc. | 09-1326 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Non Prec | D318,050 Cellular Portable Telephone | Newman, Bryson, Linn | Per Curiam | Not Infringed A, Functionality, Dissimilarities exceed Similarities, Objectively Baseless, Anti-Filing Injunction |
2009/06/03 | Titan Tire Corp. v. Case New Holland, Inc. | 08-1078 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D360,862 Tractor Tire | Newman, Plager, Gararsa | Plager | No Preliminary Injunction, Obviousness |
2008/09/22 | Egyptian Goddess, Inc. v. Swisa, Inc. | 06-1562 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D467,389 Nail Buffer | Michel, Newman, Archer, Mayer, Lourie, Radar, Schall, Bryson, Gajarsa, Linn, Dyk, Prost, Moore | Bryson | Not Infringed A, Ordinary Observer Test, Claim Construction |
2007/09/12 | Arminak & Assocs. v. Saint-Gobain Calmar, Inc. | 06-1561 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D381,581 Sprayer Shroud D377,602 Sprayer Shroud | Michel, Gajarsa, Holderman | Holderman | Not Infringed A, Ordinary Observer, Pre EG |
2007/08/29 | Egyptian Goddess, Inc. v. Swisa, Inc. | 06-1562 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D467,389 Nail Buffer | Dyk, Archer, Moore | Moore | Not Infringed A, Ordinary Observer, Pre EG |
2007/01/08 | Amini Innovation Corp. v. Anthony Cal., Inc. | 06-1096 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D488,936 Dresser with Mirror | Lourie, Radar, Schall | Schall | Infringed? R, Pre EG |
2006/11/17 | PHG Techs. LLC v. St. John Cos. | 06-1169 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D496,405 Medical Label Sheet D503,197 Label Pattern for a Medical Label Sheet | Michel, Dyk, Prost | Prost | Invalid? R, No Preliminary Injunction, Functional |
2006/05/31 | Lawman Armor Corp. v. Winner Int'l LLC | 05-1253 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D357,621 Sliding Hook Portion of a Vehicle Wheel Lock Assembly | Newman D, Radar D, Gajarsa D | Newman Dissent, Radar Dissent, Gajarsa Dissent | Denial of Rehearing En Banc, Point of Novelty |
2006/03/03 | Amini Innovation Corp. v. Anthony California, Inc. | 05-1159 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D475,218 Bed Frame | Mayer, Radar, Dyk | Radar | Infringed? R, Pre EG |
2006/02/22 | Lawman Armor Corp. v. Winner Int'l LLC | 05-1253 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D357,621 Sliding Hook Portion of a Vehicle Wheel Lock Assembly | Michel, Friedman, Dyk | Friedman | Not Infringed A, Pre EG |
2005/08/24 | Sunbeam Prods. v. Wing Shing Prods. (BVI Ltd. | 04-1526 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Prec | D348,585 Coffee Maker | Radar, Bryson, Linn | Bryson | Inventorship |
2005/07/25 | Hartco Engg, Inc. v. Wang's Int'l, Inc. | 04-1480 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Non Prec | D401,194 Automobile Hitch Cover | Clevenger, Gajarsa, Prost | Prost | |
2005/03/09 | Colida v. Sharp Elecs. Corp. | 05-1061 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D321,347 Portable Handset Telephone | Michel, Newman, Gajarsa | Per Curiam | Not Infringed A, Frivolous Appeal |
2005/02/08 | Junker v. Eddings | 04-1208 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D450,839 Handle for Introducer Sheath | Newman, Friedman, Bryson | Friedman | Infringed A, JMOL, Attorney Fees |
2005/01/14 | Fuji Photo Film Co. v. Jazz Photo Corp. | 03-1324 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D345,750 Single Use Camera | Clevenger, Radar, Linn | Radar | Infringed A, Exhaustion, Right of Repair, Inducement, Reasonable Royalty, Willfulness, Enhanced Damages, Permanent Injunction |
2005/01/07 | Jore Corp. v. Kouvato, Inc. | 04-1163 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ JT | Non Prec | D419,575 Drill Bit | Lourie, Friedman, Bryson | Bryson | Invalid R, Obviousness |
2005/01/04 | Brooks Furniture Mfg. v. Dutailier Int'l, Inc. | 03-1379 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D417,983 Rocking Chair Trim | Newman, Lourie, Dyk | Newman | Not Infringed A, Attorney Fees, Attorney Opinion, 285 |
2004/12/23 | Anheuser-Busch Cos. v. Crown Cork & Seal Techs. Corp. | 04-1185 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D387,987 End Closure for a Container | Mayer, Lourie, Dyk | Lourie | |
2004/12/02 | Colida v. Sanyo N. Am. Corp. | 04-1287 | Fed Cir | District Court | Prec | D321,347 Portable Handset Telephone | Newman D, Michel, Prost | Order, Newman Dissent | Not Infringed A, Frivolous Appeal, Sanctions |
2004/12/02 | Colida v. Sanyo N. Am. Corp. | 04-1287 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D321,347 Portable Cellular Handset Telephone | Newman, Michel, Prost | Newman | Not Infringed A, Ordinary Observer |
2004/11/30 | Kyocera Wireless Corp. v. President Elecs. Ltd. | 04-1345 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D321,184 Portable Cellular Handset Telephone | Newman, Michel, Prost | Newman | Not Infringed A, |
2004/11/03 | Colida v. Matsushita Elec. Corp. of Am. | 04-1348 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D321,347 Portable Cellular Handset Telephone | Clevenger, Gajarsa, Prost | Per Curiam | Not Infringed A, |
2004/10/20 | Bernhardt L.L.C. v. Collezione Europa USA, Inc. | 04-1024 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D438,727 Buffet D439,763 Cabinet D439,770 Table D441,560 Bed D441,975 Chair D441,980 Bed | Mayer, Michel, Linn | Linn | Infringed? R, Point of Novelty, Public Use |
2004/10/13 | Collins v. Platts | 04-1511 | Fed Cir | District Court Perm I | Non Prec | ? | Mayer, Michel, Clevenger | Clevenger | Permanent Injunction Vacated |
2004/08/16 | Fisher-Price, Inc. v. Safety st, Inc. | 04-1644 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Non Prec | D431,940 Children's Play Space | Michel, Schall, Prost | Schall | Not Invalid A, Not Infringed R, On Sale Bar, Point of Novelty |
2004/04/23 | A- Elecs., Inc. v. Chang | 04-1162 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | ? | Schall, Gajarsa, Prost | Schall | Dismissed, Premature Appeal |
2004/03/02 | Colida v. Ericsson, Inc. | 03-1599 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D318,050 Cellular Portable Telephone | Michel, Bryson, Prost | Per Curiam | Not Infringed A, Point of Novelty, Sanctions |
2004/02/12 | Rocket Jewelry Box, Inc. v. Quality Int'l Packaging Ltd. | 03-1307 | Fed Cir | District Court FJAA | Non Prec | D333,264 Jewelry box | Michel, Schall, Prost | Prost | Arbitration Award, Permanent Injunction vacated |
2004/01/16 | Minka Lighting, Inc. v. Craftmade Int'l, Inc. | 03-1162 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D380,539 Combined Ceiling Fan and Light | Michel, Radar, Dyk | Radar | Not Infringed A, Claim Construction, Doctrine of Equivalents |
2003/11/18 | Unique Functional Prods., Inc. v. Mastercraft Boat Co., Inc. | 03-1157 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Non Prec | D320,777 Trailer Coupler | Michel, Lourie, Dyk | Lourie | Not Infringed R, Claim Construction, Doctrine of Equivalents, Ordinary Observer, Preliminary Injunction Vacated |
2003/10/08 | Colida v. LG Elecs., Inc. | 03-1399 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Non Prec | D321,347 Cellular Portable Handset Telephone | Mayer, Micel, Bryson | Per Curiam | Personal Jurisdiction, Dismissal Affirmed, Service of Process |
2003/05/01 | Newspring Indus. Corp. v. Sun Gem Plastics Enter. Co. | 02-1450 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Non Prec | D439,159 Rectangular Stackable Container Including Triple Sealed Rim | Michel, Friedman, Linn | Linn | Not Infringed A, Claim Construction |
2002/11/07 | Golan v. Pingel Enter. | 01-1626 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D363,533 Fuel Valve | Newman, Gajarsa, Prost | Gajarsa | Not Infringed A, Bad Faith Assertion |
2002/09/24 | Rosco, Inc. v. Mirror Lite Co. | 01-1271 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D346,357 Automotive Mirror | Lourie, Plager, Dyk | Dyk | Not Invalid R, Functionality, Obviousness |
2002/07/11 | Bissell v. United States | 5031-02-01 00:00:00 | Fed Cir | FC OD | Non Prec | D308,008 Hose Clamp | Radar, Friedman, Gajarsa | Per Curiam | Federal Claims, Statute of Limitations |
2002/06/28 | Catalina Lighting v. Lamps Plus | 01-1563 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D353,904 Combined Torchiere Lamp and Adjustable Accent Lights | Mayer, Bryson, Prost | Prost | Not Invalid A, Infringed A, JMOL, Damages |
2002/04/16 | Designs by Skaffles, Inc. v.ew L&N Sales & Mktg. | 01-1264 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D292,030 Ornamental Hairband or Similar Article | Bryson, Gajarsa, Dyk | Gajarsa | Covenant not to Sue, License Agreement |
2002/03/13 | Contessa Food Prods. v. Conagra, Inc. | 01-1157 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D404,612 Serving Tray with Shrimp | Clevenger, Schall, Linn | Linn | Infringed? R, Visible during normal use |
2002/02/06 | Avid Identification Sys. v. Global ID Sys. | 00-1573 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D318,658 Identity Tag Reader | Michel, Clevenger, Gajarsa | Per Curiam | Damages, Deemed Admissions |
2002/01/30 | New L&N Sales & Mktg. v. Revson | 01-1126 | Fed Cir | District Court DJ | Non Prec | D292,030 Ornamental Hairband or Similar Article | Mayer, Lourie, Linn | Per Curiam | Standing to Appeal |
2002/01/30 | Hoop v. Hoop | 01-1288 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D428,831 Pair of Motorcycle Fairing Edge Parts | Mayer, Lourie, Dyk | Mayer, Lourie Dissent | Inventorship, Substantial similarity |
2001/08/21 | Jazz Photo Corp. v. ITC | 99-1431 | Fed Cir | ITC | Prec | D345,750 Single Use Camera | Newman, Michel, Garjarsa | Newman | Patent Exhaustion |
2001/07/10 | Door-Master Corp. v. Yorktowne, Inc. | 00-1526 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D338,718 Integrated Door and Frame | Radar, Gajarsa, Linn | Radar | Not Invalid A, Infringed A, Willful Infringement, No Attorney Fees, JMOL, Functionality, Anticipation, Peters |
2001/06/27 | Precor, Inc. v. Life Fitness | 00-1201 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Non Prec | D313,826 Excercise Treadmill | Clevenger, Schall, Bryson | Schall | Not Infringed R, JMOL, Ornamental Features Only |
2001/04/18 | In re Haruna | 00-1283 | Fed Cir | BPAI | Prec | Application Pre-recorded Optical Disc | Schall, Friedman, Gajarsa | Schall | Not Invalid R, Obviousness, Teaches Away, Color |
2000/10/04 | In re Chung | 00-1148 | Fed Cir | BPAI | Non Prec | Application Cigarette Packet | Bryson, Archer, Gajarsa | Per Curiam | Invalid A, Obviousness, Functionality |
2000/04/10 | Blankenship v. Barnett Bank N.A. N | 00-1087 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Non Prec | D336,780 Credit Card Wallet | Newman, Michel, Bryson | Newman | Pleading Requirements, Point of Novelty |
1999/11/16 | Ross v. Sonax Furniture Mfg. Ltd. | 98-1297 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D327,381 Storage Shelving Unit | Bryson, Skelton, Gajarsa | Per Curiam | Not Infringed A, Substantially similar, Point of Novelty |
1999/09/08 | Seiko Epson Corp. v. Nu-Kote Int'l, Inc. | 97-1313 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D351,190 Ink Cartridge | Newman, Plager, Bryson | Newman | Not Invalid R, Matter of Concern, Functionality |
1999/08/31 | Anthony John Antonious v. Spalding & Evenflo Companies, Inc. | 98-1478 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D320,056 Iron Type Golf Club Head D327,308 Iron Type Gold Club Head | Mayer, Rich, Schall | Schall | Not Invalid R, Not Infringed A, Indefiniteness, Multiple Embodiments, Substantially Similar |
1999/08/30 | Berry Sterling Corp. v. Pescor Plastics, Inc. | 98-1381 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Non Prec | D362,368 Container to Fit a Vehicle Cup Receptacle | Rich, Freidman, Schall | Schall | Invalid A, Obviousness, Corroboration, Secondary Considerations, Functionality |
1999/02/11 | Elk Corp. v. GAF Bldg. Materials Corp. | 98-1369 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Prec | D344,144 Laminated Shingle | Michel, Plager, Radar | Plager | Unenforceable, Inequitable Conduct |
1999/01/27 | Sash Controls, Inc. v. Talon LLC | 98-1152 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D340,398 Door Handle | Rich, Plager, Radar | Per Curiam | Invalid? R, Secondary Considerations, Obviousness, Terminal Disclaimer, Double Patenting, Analogous Art, Inequitable Conduct |
1998/11/10 | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. v. Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. | 97-1199 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D349,080 Tire Tread | Newman, Plager, Schall | Newman | Not Infringed A, Claim Construction, Colorable Imitation, Ordinary Observer, Inequitable Conduct |
1998/09/18 | Unidynamics Corp. v. Automatic Prods. Int'l | 97-1322 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D307,446 Vending Machine for Foods | Rich, Michel, Schall | Rich | Infringed? R, Ordinary Observer Test, Inequitable Conduct, Functionality |
1998/05/20 | In re Daniels | 97-1225 | Fed Cir | BPAI | Prec | Application Leecher | Newman, Lourie, Bryson | Newman | Not Invalid R, 120 Priority, Written Description |
1998/03/31 | Continental Plastic Containers v. Owens Brockway Plastic Products, Inc. | 96-1509 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D352,905 Exterior Surface of a Sidewall for a Juice ContainerExterior Surface of a Sidewall for a Juice Container | Mayer, Rich, Newman CIP DIP | Rich, Newman Concur in part, Dissent in part | Invalid A, On Sale Bar, Public Use Bar, Useful |
1998/03/12 | Nike, Inc. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 97-1173 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D348,765 Shoe Upper | Mayer, Newman, Plager | Newman | Marking under 289 |
1998/02/24 | Colida v. Sony Corp. of Am. | 97-1563 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D321,184 Portable Cellular Handset Telephone | Mayer, Newman, Plager | Per Curiam | Res Judicata |
1997/10/29 | Scosche Indus. v. Visor Gear | 97-1003 | Fed Cir | Rehearing | Prec | D362,159 Compact Disc Holder Attachedable to a Vehicle Visor | Newman, Clevenger, Bryson | Per Curiam | Actual Controversy, Res Judicata |
1997/10/20 | American Eagle Wheel Corp. v. American Racing Equip., Inc. | 97-1275 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Non Prec | D361,461 Vehicle Wheel Front Face | Newman, Mayer, Clevenger | Per Curiam | Infringed A, Preliminary Injunction |
1997/09/04 | Hupp v. Siroflex of Am., Inc. | 95-1268 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D342,528 Plastic Mold | Newman, Smith, Clevenger | Newman | Not Invalid R, Not Infringed A, Functionality, Anticipation, On Sale, Obviousness, Suggestion to Combine, Jury Instruction, Ambiguity, Substantial Similarity, Inequitable Conduct, Injunction Bond |
1997/09/03 | Berry Sterling Corp. v. Prescor Plastics, Inc. | 96-1380 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D362,368 Container to Fit a Vehicle Cup Receptical | Rich, Clevenger, Bryson | Rich | Not Invalid R, Functionality |
1997/08/11 | Scosche Indus. v. Visor Gear | 97-1003 | Fed Cir | District Court JR68 | Prec | D362,159 Compact Disc Holder Attachedable to a Vehicle Visor | Newman, Clevenger, Bryson | Bryson | Rule 68 Judgment, Unfair Competition, Bad Faith |
1997/08/08 | OddzOn Prods. v. Just Toys | 96-1550 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D346,001 Tossing Ball | Michel, Lourie, Radar | Lourie | Not Invalid A, Not Infringed A, 102(f) prior art with 103, Obviousness, Claim Construction, Functionality, Factor Out |
1997/05/01 | Paramount Telecom v. Broadway Dep't Stores | 96-1450 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D340,055 Telephone | Newman, Michel, Plager | Newman | Appeal Dismissed, No FInal Judgment, 1292(b) |
1997/03/06 | National Presto Indus. v. Dazey Corp. | 96-1162 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Prec | Lourie, Skelton, Rader | Rader | Enforce Settlement Agreement | |
1996/11/18 | Durling v. Spectrum Furniture Co. | 96-1119 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D339,243 Combined Sectional Sofa with End Tables and Corner Table | Clevenger, Skelton, Rader | Clevenger | Not Invalid R, Primary Reference, Obviousness, Claim Construction |
1996/08/29 | Best Lock Corp. v. Ilco Unican Corp. | 95-1528 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D327,636 Portion of a Key Blade Blank | Archer, Newman D, Lourie | Lourie, Newman Dissent | Invalid A, Functionality |
1996/08/23 | Swede Indus. v. Zebco Corp. | 95-1256 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Non Prec | D307,621 Fishing Reel | Rich, Michel, Plager | Plager | Not Invalid A, Not InfringedCorrect Inventorship |
1996/07/24 | In re Borden | 96-1057 | Fed Cir | BPAI | Prec | Application Twin Neck Dispensing Container | Rader, Skelton, Bryson | Bryson | Invalid A, Obviousness |
1996/07/18 | GAF Bldg. Materials Corp. v. Elk Corp. | 95-1549 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Prec | D344,144 Laminated Shingle | Plager, Lourie, Bryson | Lourie | Actual Controversy, Subject Matter Jurisdiction |
1996/06/07 | In re Sharper Image Corp. | Misc. 464 | Fed Cir | Mandamus | Non Prec | Archer, Nies, Rader | Archer | Mandamus Denied, Evidentiary Rulings | |
1996/03/04 | Baldwin Hardware Corp. v. FrankSu Enter. Corp. | 93-1185 | Fed Cir | Sanctions | Prec | Newman, Plager, Rader | Plager | Sanctions, Recusal, Attorney Fees, Attorney Barred | |
1995/11/16 | Tony ColidaColida v. Sony Corporation | 95-1375 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D321,184 Portable Cellular Handset Telephone | Archer, Michel, Rader | Rader | Invalid? R, Not Infringed A, Functionality, Anticipation, Peters |
1995/10/10 | Elmer v. ICC Fabricating, Inc. | 94-1503 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D290,620 Vehicle Top Sign Holder | Nies, Lourie, Clevenger | Lourie | Not Infringed R, Functionality, Claim Construction |
1995/08/30 | Read Corp. v. Freiday | 94-1504 | Fed Cir | District Court CJ | Non Prec | D263,836 Portable Screening Plant | Rich, Clevenger, Rader | Rich | Damages |
1995/07/18 | Alopex Indus. v. Seibel | 95-1012 | Fed Cir | District Court CD | Non Prec | D288,373 Filter Bag | Mayer, Michel, Rader | Michel | Injunction, Contempt |
1995/06/02 | Alan Tracy, Inc. v. Trans Globe Imports | 94-1205 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Non Prec | D312,511 Lens Panel for Lighting Fixture | Archer, Clevenger, Schall | Schall | Not Infringed R, Indeterminate Length |
1995/05/08 | Arbek Mfg. v. Moazzam | 94-1484 | Fed Cir | District Court CJ | Prec | D313,323 Cabinet or Similar Article | Plager, Rader, Schall | Rader | Infringed? R, Injunction, Contempt, Vacated Infringement FInding |
1995/04/24 | Imagineering, Inc. v. Van Klassens, Inc. | 94-1286 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Prec | D313,320 Rocking Chair | Newman, Bennett, Rader | Rader | DJ Counterclaim, Sanctions |
1995/02/23 | Sun Hill Indus. v. Easter Unlimited, Inc. | 94-1235 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D310,023 Bag | Michel, Lourie, Rader | Rader | Not Invalid NA, Not Infringed R, Commercial Embodiment, Substantial Similarity, Point of Novelty, Doctrine of Equivalents |
1995/01/13 | In re GAF Bldg. Materials Corp. | Misc. 417 | Fed Cir | Mandamus | Non Prec | Rader, Bennett, Bryson | Rader | Transfer, Convenience of Parties, Mandamus | |
1994/08/15 | Reebok Int'l Ltd. v. J. Baker, Inc. | 94-1145 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D341,931 Shoe Upper | Michel, Lourie, Carman | Michel | Preliminary Injunction, No Irreparable Harm, Denial Affirmed |
1994/07/07 | Tone Bros. v. Sysco Corp. | 92-1347 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D277,363 Jar or Similar Article | Plager, Clevenger, Schall | Schall | Invalid? R, Public Use Bar, Experimental Use Exception |
1994/04/12 | Swede Indus. v. Zebco Corp. | 93-1403 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D307,621 Fishing Reel | Mayer, Rader, Schall | Rader | Not Invalid R, Infringed? R, Obviousness, Suggestion to Combine, Estoppel |
1994/03/22 | Gen. Electro Music Corp. v. Samick Music Corp. | 93-1299 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D310,232 Electronic Baby Grand Piano | Nies, Lourie, Clevenger | Lourie | Not Invalid NA, Unenforceable, Inequitable Conduct, Jury Finding, Petition to Make Special, Intent |
1994/03/08 | Beverly Hills Fan Co. v. Royal Sovereign Corp. | 92-1326 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Prec | D304,229 Ceiling Fan | Newman, Smith, Plager | Plager | Personal Jurisdiction, Dismissal Reversed |
1994/01/31 | Vitacco v. Toastmaster, Inc. | 93-1273 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D301,795 Pancake D303,312 Waffle | Archer, Plager, Schall | Archer | Not Infringed A, No Protection of Idea, Sanctions, Rule 11 |
1993/12/20 | Broyhill Furniture Indus. v. Craftmaster Furniture Corp. | 91-1014 | Fed Cir | District Court CJ | Prec | D274,485 Seat | Rich, Plager, Lourie | Lourie | Inequitable Conduct, Unenforceable, Rule 68 (b), Set Aside Judgment, Void Judgment, Fraud Upon the Court |
1993/12/13 | Duncan v. Stuetzle | 93-1474 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | ? Foot Massage Chair | Clevenger, Bennett, Schall | Clevenger | Pleading Requirements |
1993/12/07 | In re Harvey | 92-1564 | Fed Cir | BPAI | Prec | Application Vase | Newman, Michel, Schall | Michel | Not Invalid R, Obviousness, Design Concept, Suggestion to Combine, |
1993/09/14 | Gargoyles, Inc. v. United States | 93-5026 | Fed Cir | CC J | Non Prec | D270,165 Eyeglasses | Archer, Bennett, Rader | Rader | Not Infringed A, Ordinary Observer Test |
1993/08/10 | Monoflo Int'l, Inc. v. Larand Int'l | 92-1487 | Fed Cir | District Court JDV | Non Prec | D299,008 Bag Clip | Rich, Mayer, Schall | Rich | Invalid A, Obviousness, Functional Standpoint, Exceptional Case |
1993/07/20 | Payless Shoesource, Inc. v. Reebok Int'l Ltd. | 93-1035 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D326,353 Shoe Upper D325,809 Shoe Upper | Mayer, Lourie, Rader | Lourie | Ordinary Observer Test, Commercial Embodiment, As a Whole, Preliminary Injunction |
1993/07/12 | Katz v. Lear Siegler, Inc. | 91-1094 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D230,400 Pistol | Newman, Archer, Rader | Archer | Standing, Notice of Assignment, Venue |
1993/06/29 | Keystone Retaining Wall Sys., Inc. v. Westrock, Inc. | 92-1265 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D298,463 Retaining Wall Block | Newman, Plager, Lourie | Lourie | Not Infringed A, Matter of Concern, Ordinary Observer, Actual Confusion |
1993/06/01 | In re Butera | 93-1041 | Fed Cir | BPAI | Non Prec | Application Combined Insect Repellant and Air Freshener | Rich, Plager D, Lourie | Lourie | Not Invalid R, Obviousness, Analogous Art, One of Ordinary Skill in the Art, Of the Type Claimed |
1993/05/05 | Rubbermaid, Inc. v. Tucker Housewares Corp. | 93-1298 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Non Prec | ? | Rader, Bennett, Schall | Rader | Preliminary Injunction, Additional Findings |
1993/03/11 | In re Klein | 92-1420 | Fed Cir | BPAI | Prec | Application Roof or Siding Shingle | Rich, Bennett, Newman | Rich | Not Invalid R, Obviousness, Multiple Embodiments, Suggestion to Combine |
1993/02/16 | L.A. Gear, Inc. v. Thom McAn Shoe Co. | 89-1488 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Prec | D299,081 Shoe Upper | Newman, Mayer, Plager | Newman, Mayer Concur in part, Dissent in part | Infringed A, Functionality, Obviousness, Commercial Success, Sugestion to Combine, Infringement, Substantial Similarity, Commercial Embodiment, Labeling, Willful Infringement, Opinion of Counsel, Adverse Inference, Copying, Damages, Attorney Fees |
1993/02/01 | In re Carlson | 92-1248 | Fed Cir | BPAI RE | Prec | D289,855 Dual Compartment Bottle or Similar Article | Nies, Lourie, Clevenger | Clevenger | Invalid A, Petition for Rehearing, Analogous Prior Art |
1992/12/16 | In re Carlson | 92-1248 | Fed Cir | BPAI RE | Prec | D289,855 Dual Compartment Bottle or Similar Article | Nies, Lourie, Clevenger | Clevenger | Invalid A, Obviousness, Foreign Patent, 102(a) Prior Art, 102(d) Prior Art, Suggestion to Combine |
1992/11/17 | Pepitone v. American Standard | 92-1284 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D301,842 Water Temperature Guage | Rich, Plager, Clevenger | Per Curiam | Not Infringed A, Interference, Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Substantial Similarity, Co-Inventorship, Judicial Notice |
1992/11/03 | Laich Indus. Corp. v. Baskin-Robbins United States Co. | 92-1177 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | ? | Newman, Skelton, Lourie | Lourie | Jurisdiction, Notice of Appeal, Final Judgment |
1992/09/08 | Braun, Inc. v. Dynamics Corp. of Am. | 91-1329 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D271,176 Hand Held Electric Mixer | Rich, Plager, Cohn DJ | Cohn DJ | Infringed A, Infringement, Impulse Buy, Ordinary Observer, Jury Ordinary Observers, Inequitable Conduct, Willful Infringement, Treble Damages, Section 289 |
1992/07/10 | Read Corp. v. Portec, Inc. | 91-1068 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D263,836 Portable Screening Plant | Nies, Archer, Michel | Nies | Not Infringed R, Infringement, Functional Features, Evidence of Infringement, Enhanced Damages, Attorney Fees |
1991/11/08 | Eldon Indus. v. Vanier Mfg. | 90-1117 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Non Prec | D271,741 Soldering Iron Tip | Markey, Mayer, Lourie | Lourie | Invalid R, Not Infringed R, Functionality, Dictated Design, Inequitable Conduct |
1991/11/01 | Johannsen v. Pay Less Drug Storesorthwest, Inc. | 91-1278 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Non Prec | D268,639 Pumpkin Carving Knife | Rich, Newman, Rader | Rich | Not Infringed A, Infringement, Functional Features, |
1991/10/01 | National Presto Indus. v. Dazey Corp. | 91-1127 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Non Prec | ? | Newman, Michel, Plager | Newman | Preliminary Injunction, Trade Dress Sufficient |
1991/07/03 | Lund Indus. v. Go Indus. | 90-1506 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D303,239 Truck Visor | Lourie, Rader, Cowen | Rader | Infringement, Ordinary Observer Test, KSM, Compare Accused Device to Claim |
1991/06/07 | Vas-Cath, Inc. v. Sakharam D. Mahurkar | 90-1528 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | Application ? | Rich, Michel, Plager | Rich | 120 Priority, Written Description Utility from Design, |
1991/03/25 | Indep. Prods. Co. v. Tamor Plastics Corp. | 90-1431 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Non Prec | D269,238 Hanger | Lourie, Skelton, Rader | Rader | Not Invalid A, Infringed A, Obviousness, Infringement, Inequitable Conduct, Expert Testimony |
1991/02/15 | John D. Brush & Co. v. U. S. Int'l Trade Com. | 90-1315 | Fed Cir | ITC | Non Prec | D289,582 Portable Fire Resistant Case | Mayer, Plager, Rader | Per Curiam | Not Infringed A, |
1991/01/09 | Oakley, Inc. v. Int'l Tropic-Cal, Inc. | 90-1300 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D293,450 Sunglasses | Markey, Archer, Michel | Archer | Preliminary Injunction, Vacated, Insufficient Findings of Fact |
1990/10/30 | Johannsen v. Pay Less Drug Stores Northwest, Inc. | 89-1688 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Prec | D268,639 Pumpkin Carving Knife | Rich, Baldwin, Lifland DJ | Rich | Jurisdiction, Final Judgment |
1990/10/11 | In re Webb | 90-1176 | Fed Cir | BPAI | Prec | Application Femoral Hip Stem | Archer, Plager, Clevenger | Clevenger | Not Invalid R, Ornamental, Normal and Intended Use, Matter of Concern |
1990/07/25 | Katz v. Lear Siegler, Inc. | 89-1730 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D230,400 Pistol | Newman, Archer, Alarcon | Newman | Preliminary Injunction, Concurrent Litigation, Joinder |
1990/07/11 | Chrysler Motors Corp. v. Auto Body Panels of Ohio, Inc. | 89-1656 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D299,019 Truck Fender | Michel, Skelton, Plager | Plager | Invalid? A, Preliminary Injunction, Functionality |
1990/04/03 | Cicena Ltd. v. Columbia Telcoms. Group | 90-1053 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D300,134 Illuminated Telephone | Rich, Skelton, Michel | Rich | Preliminary Injunction |
1989/07/28 | Application Art Labs. Co. v. Tamao Morita | 89-1270 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Non Prec | D247,468 Separable Magnetic Lock for a Purse or Similar Article | Archer, Mayer, Michel | Michel | Motion to Dissolve Preliminary Injunction |
1989/06/26 | Racing Strollers, Inc. v. TRI Industries, Inc. | 89-1241 | Fed Cir | District Court IA | Prec | D297,525 Frame for a Baby Stroller | Markey, Friedman, Rich, Nies, Newman, Bissell, Archer, Mayer, Michel | Rich | Interloculatory Appeal, Certified Question, 120 Priority |
1989/04/20 | Chaparral Communications v. Boman Industries, Inc. | 88-1493 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D272,910 Feedhorn for Parabolic Antennae | ? | ? | Unenforceable, Inequitable Conduct, Attorney Fees |
1989/03/08 | Benchcraft, Inc. v. Broyhill Furniture Indus. | 88-1345 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Non Prec | D274,485 Seat | Friedman, Nichols, Nies | Friedman | Unenforceable, Inequitable Conduct, Intent |
1988/11/17 | John Thomas Batts, Inc. v. S.O. Textiles Co. | 88-1134 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Non Prec | D267,920 Garment Hanger Body | ? | ? | Obviousness |
1988/10/11 | In re Mann | 88-1423 | Fed Cir | BPAI | Prec | Application Wrought Iron Table | Rich, Smith, Nies | Rich | Public Use, Experimental Use, No Scope |
1988/09/06 | Cleo D. Mathis & Vico Prods. Mfg. Co. v. Spears | 86-1574 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Prec | D244,462 Whirlpool Jet Nozzle for Bathtubs and the Like | Markey, Rich, Newman | Markey | Design Patent Withdrawn, Exceptional Case, Attorney Fees |
1988/07/29 | Avia Group Int'l, Inc. v. L.A. Gear Cal., Inc. | 87-1505 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D284,420 Shoe Sole D287,301 Shoe Upper | Smith, Nies, Mayer | Nies | Not Invalid A, Functionality, Obviousness, Infringement, Willfulness, Attorney Fees |
1988/06/17 | Phlaphongphanich v. Fabjancic | 88-1128 | Fed Cir | BPAI Interfer | Non Prec | Application Orthodontic Baby Nipple | Markey, Nichols, Bissell | Markey | Interference, Conception, Functionality |
1988/02/03 | Lee v. Dayton-Hudson Corp. | 87-1311 | Fed Cir | District Court J | Prec | D259,142 Massage Implement | Newman, Cowen, Bissell | Newman | Not Infringed A, Ornamental, Commercial Embodiment, Doctrine of Equivalents |
1987/12/30 | FMC Corp. v. Hennessy Indus. | 87-1268 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D243,551 Tire Changing Apparatus or Similar Article | Markey, Rich, Mayer | Markey | Not Infringed A, Attorney Fees, Inequitable Conduct |
1987/07/02 | Chemlawn Services Corp. v. GNC Pumps, Inc. | 87-1093 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D238,671 Spray Nozzle | Friedman, Davis, Nichols | Davis | Preliminary Injunction, Findings to Support, Loss of Jurisdiction |
1987/06/24 | Norco Prods. v. Mecca Dev., Inc. | 86-1075 | Fed Cir | District Court OD | Prec | D246,109 Fluid Filter | Friedman, Baldwin, Newman | Friedman | No Jurisdiction |
1987/02/02 | In re Sung Nam Cho | 86-973 | Fed Cir | BPAI D | Prec | Application Bottle Cap | Newman D, Miller, Archer | Miller, Newman Dissent | Not Invalid R, Obviousness, Suggestion to Combine, Functional Considerations Motivate |
1986/11/13 | Power Controls Corp. v. Hybrinetics, Inc. | 86-1041 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | D281,580 Packaging Container for Electrical Switches | Friedman, Smith, Bissell | Friedman | No Preliminary Injunction V |
1986/09/10 | Pac. Furniture Mfg. Co. v. Preview Furniture Corp. | 86-787 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D258,100 Armchair D258,101 Armchair | Friedman, Davis, Newman | Davis | Not Invalid A, Infringed A, No Inequitable Conduct, Exceptional Case, Treble Damages, Willful Infringement |
1986/07/28 | Chaparral Communs., Inc. v. Boman Indus. | 86-1061 | Fed Cir | District Court PI | Prec | Markey, Friedman, Archer | Archer | No Jurisdiction | |
1986/03/05 | Unette Corp. v. Unit Pack Co. | 85-2201 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D267,927 Dispensing Container | Davis, Smith, Bissell | Smith | Infringed A, No Attorney Fees |
1985/12/03 | Kangaroos U.S.A., Inc. v. Caldor, Inc. | 84-1688 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | Markey, Bennett, Newman | Newman | No Inequitable Conduct R, Priority | |
1985/11/14 | Interpart Corp. v. Imos Italia | 84-1690 | Fed Cir | District Court OAF | Prec | D263,130 Rear View Mirror | Friedman, Rich, Bissell | Rich | Exceptional Case, Attorney Fees |
1984/12/20 | Trans-World Mfg. Corp. v. Al Nyman & Sons, Inc. | 84-503 | Fed Cir | District Court JT | Prec | D257,497 Eyeglass Display Holder D258,099 Eyeglass Display Rack | Friedman, Cowen, Newman | Friedman | Invalid A, Obviousness, Suggestion to Combine, Secondary Considerations, 30 Days Notice, Co-Inventorship, Injunction, Amend Complaint After Verdict, Damages |
1984/11/30 | Feuling v. Wood | 84-543 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D259,490 Fan Housing for an Air Cooled Engine D259,491 Fan Housing for an Air Cooled Engine D261,654 Mounting Stand for Attaching an Accessory to an Engine | Baldwin, Smith, Nies | Baldwin | Invalid A, Functional, Attorney Fees |
1984/09/28 | Shelcore, Inc. v. Durham Indus. | 84-791 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D257,780 Simulative Driving Toy | Markey, Baldwin, Smith | Smith | Not Invalid A, Not Infringed A, Double Patenting, Attorney Fees |
1984/07/03 | Petersen Mfg. Co. v. Central Purchasing, Inc. | 83-1006 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Prec | D261,096 Hand Tool | Markey, Bennett, Nies | Nies | Invalid A, Obviousness |
1984/04/19 | Fiberglass in Motion, Inc. v. Hindelang | 83-1266 | Fed Cir | District Court SJ | Non Prec | D244,182 Camper Shell | Bennett, Skelton, Miller | Bennett | Not Invalid A, Infringed A, Willful Infringement, Attorney Fees, 60(b) |
1984/02/14 | Litton Sys. v. Whirlpool Corp. | 83-1004 | Fed Cir | District Court BT | Prec | D226,990 Microwave Oven | Kashiwa, Nichols, Bennett | Nichols | Not Invalid A, Not Infringed R, Infringement, Obviousness, Commercial Success, Three-Way Test, Crowded Prior Art |
1983/04/25 | In re Salmon | 82-603 | Fed Cir | PTAB D | Prec | Stool | Friedman, Davis, Nichols D | Friedman | Invalid A, Priority |
1982/03/12 | In re Rosen | 81-602 | CCPA | USPTO | Application Table | Markey, Rich, Baldwin, Miller, Nies | Nies | Not Invalid R, Primary Reference, Obviousness | |
1980/02/21 | In re Zahn | 79-560 | CCPA | USPTO | Application Drill Tool | Markey, Rich, Baldwin, Miller, Nies | Rich | Not Invalid R, Portion Claiming | |
1967/03/16 | In re Hruby | 7652 | CCPA | USPTO | Water Fountain | Worley, Rich, Almond | Rich | Not Invalid R, Article of Manufacture | |
1956/02/21 | In re Glavas | 6179 | CCPA | USPTO | Application Float | O'Connell, Johnson, Worley, Cole, Jackson | O'Connell | Not Invalid R, Ornamental, Repair | |
1949/04/12 | In re Stevens | 5550 | CCPA | USPTO | Rotary Brush | Garrett, Hatfield, Jackson, O'Connell, Johnson | Hatfield |