- Trove Brands, LLC v. Camelbak Products, LLCNo claims unpatentablePTAB · Oct 28, 2025 · IPR2024-00858 · APJ Carl M Defranco · IPR · Final written decision
Claims 5–7 and 16–19 were not shown unpatentable under § 102 or § 103 because the cited references failed to disclose the claimed closure retention mechanism.
RulingsFinal written decision- Claim Construction › Functional claiming / §112(f) means-plus-function › Whether §112(f) applies (Williamson, nonce words)§112(f) appliesPrior construction adoptedDecided for petitioner
“1. “closure retention mechanism” Trove proposes that “closure retention mechanism” should be construed as a means-plus-function term under 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). See Pet. 18–19; Pet. Reply 1. CamelBak agrees. See PO Resp. 8. Indeed, subsequent to our institution decision, the district court in the parallel action held that the “closure retention mechanism” is a means-plus-function term governed by 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). See Ex. 2010, at 5–6. We see no reason to depart from that holding and adopt the district court’s reasoning in that regard as our own. See id. at 6–8.” slip op. at 7
- Claim Construction › Intrinsic evidence (Phillips canons) › Plain and ordinary meaning to a POSITATerm construed patent owner constructionDecided for patent owner
“We agree with CamelBak that the plain language of the claim imposes a temporal condition on when the closure is received by the closure retention mechanism, namely, only after it is removed from the drink spout. In other words, the closure cannot be in engagement with, i.e., “received by,” the closure retention mechanism while it remains on the drink spout. This interpretation is consistent with the specification, which repeatedly states that spaced-apart tabs 56 “engage” the closure when it is removed from the spout and moved to the stowed position. Ex. 1001, 8:58–60 (“tabs 56 . . . are configured to selectively engage and retain, or otherwise grip, the closure in the stowed position”); 9:32–39 (“when the closure is positioned between and/or otherwise in engagement with the tabs, the tabs engage the closure across the maximum width, such as with the tabs resiliently deflecting, bending, or compressing to accommodate the greater width of the closure”); 11:36–39 (“the closure retention mechanism 54 may be configured to engage . . . the closure to operatively retain the closure in its stowed configuration.”); 13:26–31 (“When the closure is operatively positioned within the closed perimeter of the handle into its stowed position . . . such closure is compressed slightly.”) (emphases added). Moreover, the specification describes this engagement as occurring by means of a “friction-fit” or “snap-fit” arrangement (id. at 8:50–52, 14:33– 36), which confirms that the closure is not permanently engaged with the tabs, but rather moved into engagement with the tabs, i.e., “received by the closure retention mechanism” per the plain language of the claim. Thus, the intrinsic evidence—the claim language and the specification—supports a construction that imposes a temporal condition on the recited function of the claimed “closure retention mechanism” such that it receives the closure only after the closure has been removed from the drink spout, meaning the closure is not engaged with the closure retention mechanism before it is selectively removed from the drink spout.” slip op. at 13
- Claim Construction › Threshold & procedure › Whether a term needs construction (O2 Micro)No construction neededOther
“3. “retain the closure in a stowed position” CamelBak contends that this limitation should be construed to mean “to hold or keep the closure in a position removed from the drink spout.” PO Resp. 13–14; PO Sur-Reply 4. Although Trove contends that CamelBak’s construction “impermissibly rewrites” the claim language, Trove nonetheless “does not disagree that it encompasses ‘hold or keep the Indeed, the claim language itself already contemplates just such a construction by expressly reciting that the closure retention mechanism “selectively retain[s] the closure in a stowed position relative to the handle when the closure is selectively removed from the drink spout.” Ex. 1001, 18:63–66 (emphasis added). As such, we determine that further construction of this limitation is not necessary to resolve the present dispute.” slip op. at 14
- Skill levelSkill level petitioner adoptedDecided for petitioner
“Trove proposes that one of ordinary skill in the art would have had— an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent coursework, and a year or more of experience in designing, prototyping, and/or manufacturing fluid containers or similar products . . . [and that] [m]ore work experience may substitute for a lower level of education, and vice versa. Pet. 17–18 (citing Ex. 1003 ¶¶ 25–30). 2 US 9,272,822 B2, issued Mar. 1, 2016 (Ex. 1004, “Samartgis”). 3 EP 2 177 447 A1, published Apr. 21, 2010 (Ex. 1011, “Gorskey”). 4 US 2006/0006578 A1, published Jan. 12, 2006 (Ex. 1012, “Johnson”). 5 US 7,753,240 B2, issued July 13, 2010 (Ex. 1005, “Leoncavallo”). 6 US D586,184 S, issued Feb. 10, 2009 (Ex. 1006, “Miller”). A person having ordinary skill in the art would have had a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or the equivalent coursework and approximately one year of experience with liquid-containing devices, with more work experience substituting for less education and vice versa. See PO Resp. 7 (citing Ex. 2009 ¶¶ 61–68). Because CamelBak simply paraphrases Trove’s slightly more detailed definition of the level of skill in the art, we adopt Trove’s definition, as it appears reasonable and consistent with the asserted prior art and the ’252 patent.” slip op. at 6
Patent outcomesUS 8,905,252 not shown unpatentableClaim construction§ 102 anticipation§ 103 obviousnessPatents in suitUS 8,905,252 - BTL Industries, Inc. v. Inmode Ltd.No claims unpatentablePTAB · Oct 1, 2025 · IPR2024-00703 · APJ Meredith C Petravick · IPR · Final written decision
Claims 1–58 were not shown unpatentable: the Edwards, Ingle, and Mosher combination fails to establish key limitations, and Ollivier was not shown to be a prior art printed publication.
RulingsFinal written decision- Skill levelSkill level patent owner adoptedDecided for patent owner
“We apply Patent Owner’s proposed definition, as it appears consistent with the field of the ’511 patent and the prior art and is consistent with testimony of Dr. Poulos and the cross-examination testimony of Dr. Berenholz. See Okajima v. Bourdeau, 261 F.3d 1350, 1355, (Fed. Cir. 2001) (the level of ordinary skill in the art may be reflected in the prior art itself); Ex. 2001 ¶¶ 35–39; Ex. 2005, 55:5–17, 57:17–58:19. In our view, however, Petitioner’s proposed definition is not so different that our decision would change if we were to apply Petitioner’s proposed definition.” slip op. at 9
- Claim Construction › Intrinsic evidence (Phillips canons) › Plain and ordinary meaning to a POSITATerm construed patent owner constructionDecided for patent owner
“Patent Owner’s argument are persuasive. We agree with Patent Owner that a plain reading of the wherein clause requires the treating to begin at the introitus and extend at least the first centimeter into the vagina and up to 3.5 cm in from the introitus. This construction is consistent with the ’511 patent’s Specification, which states: In typical embodiments, the length of the energy delivery element is about 1 to about 3 cm in length, in other embodiments it may be as long as about 4 cm. This is a length well adapted to treating the lower aspects of the vagina, wherein treatment by the method comprises contacting the vaginal epithelium in a region that extends from the introitus inward to a position about 3 to 4 cm inward from the introitus. In some embodiments of the invention, the method can b[e] practiced with a single row of parallel contract sites immediately inside the introitus. In other embodiments, the method may include deeper rows, or rows that overlap an initial row, while keeping the contact sites within the lower portion of the vagina. Ex. 1001, 3:28–40 (emphasis added); see also id. at 14:47–57. The ’511 patent Specification also states: “the portion of the vagina to be treated is a region between the introitus and a position located no further than about 3 to about 4 cm inward from the introitus.” Id. at 11:48–51 (emphasis added). Given the plain language of claim 1, consistent with the ’511 patent’s Specification, we construe “heating a portion of the vagina extending from the introitus inwardly to a location from 1 cm to 3.5 cm in from the introitus” to require heating a portion of the vagina beginning at the introitus and extending at least the first centimeter into the vagina and up to 3.5 cm in from the introitus.” slip op. at 12
- Obviousness (§103) › Graham factors (scope of art, differences, level of skill)Not shown unpatentableNot shown unpatentable
“Patent Owner’s arguments is persuasive. The cited portion of Mosher does not explicitly state the location of the treatment area. Ex. 1006 ¶ 74. In it Reply, Petitioner additionally points to paragraph 54 of Mosher, which states: “Preferably, the location of the treatment volume of endopelvic fascia will be disposed along a length of the urethra between the bladder neck and the external meatus so as to avoid injuring nerves.” Pet. Reply 14 (quoting Ex. 1006 ¶ 54). Petitioner argues that “[t]reating the vaginal wall adjacent to the mid-urethral region is within the claimed region of ‘from 1 cm to 3.5 cm in from the introitus.’” Pet. Reply 14–16. This, however, does not teach the claimed area beginning at the introitus and extending at least the first centimeter into the vagina and up to 3.5 cm in from the introitus. The Petition fails to show that either Edwards or Mosher discloses heating a portion of the vagina beginning at the introitus and extending at least the first centimeter into the vagina and up to 3.5 cm in from the introitus. In its Reply, Petitioner argues that it would have been obvious to modify Edwards to treat the area beginning at the introitus and extending at least the first centimeter into the vagina and up to 3.5 cm in from the introitus. See, e.g., Pet. Reply 2–4, 16–17 (citing Pet. 35). The Petition’s argument is unpersuasive because it is conclusory and does not adequately address Edwards’s use of a speculum. Pet. 35. The Petition includes no” slip op. at 26
- Obviousness (§103) › Motivation to combine / reasonable expectation of successMotivation not foundNot shown unpatentableNot shown unpatentable
“In its Reply, Petitioner argues that it would have been obvious to modify Edwards to treat the area beginning at the introitus and extending at least the first centimeter into the vagina and up to 3.5 cm in from the introitus. See, e.g., Pet. Reply 2–4, 16–17 (citing Pet. 35). The Petition’s argument is unpersuasive because it is conclusory and does not adequately address Edwards’s use of a speculum. Pet. 35. The Petition includes no persuasive explanation as to why it would have been obvious to modify Edwards to use the treatment blade without the speculum. See Pet. 22–24, 35–36. We determine that Petitioner fails to meet its burden to show by a preponderance of the evidence that claim 1 is unpatentable over Edwards, Ingle, and Mosher.” slip op. at 26
Patent outcomesUS 8,961,511 not shown unpatentableClaim construction§ 102 anticipation§ 103 obviousnesscites Phillips · KSRPatents in suitUS 8,961,511 - Freightcar America, Inc. v. National Steel Car, LimitedNo claims unpatentablePTAB · Sep 22, 2017 · IPR2016-00787 · APJ Josiah C Cocks · IPR · Final written decision
Claims 1, 2, 7–10, and 13 were not shown unpatentable over Hitt; claims 7–10 and 13 were not shown unpatentable over White because the floor structure limitation was not established.
RulingsFinal written decision- Claim Construction › Intrinsic evidence (Phillips canons) › Plain and ordinary meaning to a POSITATerm construed patent owner constructionDecided for patent owner
“NSC, however, has now taken the opportunity to articulate more thorough reasoning, and provide a more substantive basis, for its position that the proposed meaning of “standing upwardly of” as “standing on and rising in an upward direction” is also the broadest reasonable construction of the term in the context of the ’600 patent. The ’600 patent depicts various embodiments of its disclosed invention. See, e.g., Ex. 1001, Figures 1–10. In reviewing those depictions, and as noted by NSC (see, e.g., PO Resp. 7–9), they consistently show sidewalls of a rail car that stand or rest on the underlying flooring of the car. NSC also relies on the testimony of its declarant, Mr. Jack Long, in discussing the meaning of “standing upwardly of.” See, e.g., PO Resp. 12– 16 (citing Ex. 2018 ¶¶ 160–165, 167–178). Specifically, Mr. Long testifies that a person of ordinary skill in the art would have recognized that in the ’600 patent the term “standing” is used in “its positional sense,” citing, for instance, to a dictionary definition of “standing” as “to rest or remain upright on a base or lower end.” Ex. 2018 ¶ 164 (citing Ex. 2013, 5). Mr. Long’s testimony and the underlying support for that testimony shed favorable light on the meaning of “standing upwardly of” that is urged by NSC.” slip op. at 9
- Novelty / Anticipation (§102) › Anticipation standard (single reference, every element)Not shown unpatentableNot shown unpatentable
“exclusively on Hitt’s description of its “30-Ton Metal Wagon.” Pet. 22–23. More particularly, FreightCar takes the position that the above-noted claim requirement concerning sidewalls “standing upwardly of” is shown in the two Figures of Hitt designated Figures 6188 and 6189. Id. Those figures, however, are not a model of clarity when it comes to ascertaining the relationship of the sidewalls and the flooring of a rail car. We observe also that FreightCar seemingly bases its challenge to claims 1 and 2 on the premise that sidewalls that extend on the sides of the flooring are within the scope of those claims. Indeed, FreightCar’s own declarant, Mr. Keith Miller, provides testimony to that effect, i.e., that the sidewalls of the rail car depicted in Hitt’s Figures 6188 and 6189 do not rest or stand on the flooring or the car, but rather, lie to the sides of the flooring. See Ex. 1003 ¶ 124. As discussed above, we now conclude that claims 1 and 2 require a sidewall that stands on the flooring of a rail car. NSC maintains that such a configuration is not shown in the portions of Hitt on which FreightCar relies in its Petition. PO Resp. 22–31. NSC also relies on the testimony of its declarant, Mr. Long, in advocating that Hitt’s 30-Ton Metal Wagon embodiment does not meet the sidewall and flooring configuration required by claims 1 and 2. Id. (citing Ex. 2018 ¶¶ 195–208). We find Mr. Long’s testimony explaining the disclosure of Hitt’s Figures 6188 and 6189 credible. Although FreightCar does contend, as a part of its Reply to NSC’s Patent Owner Response, that Hitt’s 30-Ton Wagon includes “stanchions” as a part of a peripheral sidewall, we are not persuaded on that basis of the unpatentability of claims 1 and 2. It is not apparent readily that such position was taken by FreightCar as a part of its Petition, nor does FreightCar explain adequately why, even if true, such a circumstance constitutes a peripheral sidewall standing upwardly of flooring, as is required by claims 1 and 2 of the ’600 patent. Having thoroughly considered the record that has been developed at trial, we conclude that FreightCar’s Petition does not establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that claims 1 and 2 are unpatentable over Hitt. More specifically, we are not persuaded that Hitt’s “30-Ton Metal Wagon” embodiment sets forth a “peripheral sidewall standing upwardly of said flooring” as required by claim 1. Accordingly, we are not persuaded that Hitt anticipates that claim, or dependent claim 2, nor does FreightCar offer any adequate explanation as to why the claims would have been obvious in view of Hitt.” slip op. at 15
- Obviousness (§103) › Graham factors (scope of art, differences, level of skill)Not shown unpatentableNot shown unpatentable
“exclusively on Hitt’s description of its “30-Ton Metal Wagon.” Pet. 22–23. More particularly, FreightCar takes the position that the above-noted claim requirement concerning sidewalls “standing upwardly of” is shown in the two Figures of Hitt designated Figures 6188 and 6189. Id. Those figures, however, are not a model of clarity when it comes to ascertaining the relationship of the sidewalls and the flooring of a rail car. We observe also that FreightCar seemingly bases its challenge to claims 1 and 2 on the premise that sidewalls that extend on the sides of the flooring are within the scope of those claims. Indeed, FreightCar’s own declarant, Mr. Keith Miller, provides testimony to that effect, i.e., that the sidewalls of the rail car depicted in Hitt’s Figures 6188 and 6189 do not rest or stand on the flooring or the car, but rather, lie to the sides of the flooring. See Ex. 1003 ¶ 124. As discussed above, we now conclude that claims 1 and 2 require a sidewall that stands on the flooring of a rail car. NSC maintains that such a configuration is not shown in the portions of Hitt on which FreightCar relies in its Petition. PO Resp. 22–31. NSC also relies on the testimony of its declarant, Mr. Long, in advocating that Hitt’s 30-Ton Metal Wagon embodiment does not meet the sidewall and flooring configuration required by claims 1 and 2. Id. (citing Ex. 2018 ¶¶ 195–208). We find Mr. Long’s testimony explaining the disclosure of Hitt’s Figures 6188 and 6189 credible. Although FreightCar does contend, as a part of its Reply to NSC’s Patent Owner Response, that Hitt’s 30-Ton Wagon includes “stanchions” as a part of a peripheral sidewall, we are not persuaded on that basis of the unpatentability of claims 1 and 2. It is not apparent readily that such position was taken by FreightCar as a part of its Petition, nor does FreightCar explain adequately why, even if true, such a circumstance constitutes a peripheral sidewall standing upwardly of flooring, as is required by claims 1 and 2 of the ’600 patent. Having thoroughly considered the record that has been developed at trial, we conclude that FreightCar’s Petition does not establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that claims 1 and 2 are unpatentable over Hitt. More specifically, we are not persuaded that Hitt’s “30-Ton Metal Wagon” embodiment sets forth a “peripheral sidewall standing upwardly of said flooring” as required by claim 1. Accordingly, we are not persuaded that Hitt anticipates that claim, or dependent claim 2, nor does FreightCar offer any adequate explanation as to why the claims would have been obvious in view of Hitt.” slip op. at 15
- ExcludeOther
“D. Motion to Exclude NSC filed a Motion to Exclude various exhibits offered by FreightCar in support of its Petition. Specifically, NSC seeks to exclude, in part or in total, exhibits 1003, 1007, 1011, 1012, 1014, and 1022. In reaching our determination in this Decision that FreightCar’s Petition does not establish the unpatentability of any of claims 1, 2, 7–10 and 13, we either: (1) did not rely on any of the content that NSC seeks to exclude, or; (2) evaluated that content in NSC’s favor. We conclude that the circumstances here do not require us to consider the substantive merits of NSC’s Motion to Exclude, and, instead, we dismiss that Motion as moot.” slip op. at 23
Patent outcomesUS 7,461,600 not shown unpatentableClaim construction§ 102 anticipation§ 103 obviousnessPatents in suitUS 7,461,600 - Nintendo Of America, Inc. / Nintendo Co., Ltd. v. Ilife Technologies, Inc.No claims unpatentablePTAB · Apr 28, 2016 · IPR2015-00109 · APJ Hyun J Jung · IPR · Final written decision
Claims 1–3, 9–12, and 18–20 were not shown unpatentable under § 103 over Yasushi because Yasushi was not prior art.
RulingsFinal written decision- Claim Construction › Intrinsic evidence (Phillips canons) › Lexicography (patentee as own lexicographer)Term construed board ownDecided for patent owner
“Turning first to the express language of independent claims 1 and 10, claim 1 recites a “system within a communications device capable of evaluating movement of a body relative to an environment . . . wherein said communication1 device transmits said tolerance indicia,” and claim 10 recites a “method for operating a system within a communications device . . . wherein said method comprises the steps of . . . transmitting said tolerance indicia through said communications device.” We, thus, agree with Patent Owner that claims 1 and 10 only require the “communications device” to transmit tolerance indicia. The ’796 patent also states that the “term ‘communication device’ is defined broadly to include, without limitation, cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, hand held computers, laptops, computers, wireless Internet access devices, and other similar types of communications equipment.” Ex. 1001, 2:46–50. Because of the qualifiers “broadly,” “without limitation,” and “other similar types of communications equipment,” we do not find that the ’796 patent’s purported definition of “communication device” limits the” slip op. at 12
- Disclosure Requirements (§112) › Written description (Ariad)Written description adequateEntitled to earlier dateDecided for patent owner
“describes that “[s]ystem 11 includes circuit boards 13 and 15 . . . associated with a housing (generally designated 17),” that “[h]ousing 17 may comprise . . . halves 19 and 21 that encase boards 13 and 15,” and that “[s]ystem 11 includes a processor . . . and a sensor 25.” Ex. 1007, 39:10–12, 39:16–19, 40:4–5; see also Ex. 1001, 5:25–28, 5:32–36, 5:45–46. Figure 2 illustrates system 11, “which includes processing circuitry 39, indicating means 41, . . . along with sensor 25” and shows sensor 25 on board 15 within housing 17. Ex. 1007, 42:18–21; see also Ex. 1001, 6:48–51. The grandparent application also describes that an “[e]xemplary indicating means 41 . . . [is] operable to . . . communicate such state, or tolerance, indicia to a monitoring controller,” that “[i]ndicating means 41 may take any number of forms,” and that “in system 11 of the present embodiment, stage 41 is an RF transmitter.” Ex. 1007, 43:14–20. Based on these descriptions of system 11 with an RF transmitter, we find that the grandparent application provides adequate written description support for the “communications device” recited by the challenged claims.” slip op. at 19
- Novelty / Anticipation (§102) › Priority / effective filing date / continuation supportPriority date awardedDecided for patent owner
“In order to receive benefit of the filing date of an application previously filed in the United States, the subsequent application for patent must be for an invention disclosed in the manner provided in 35 U.S.C. § 112, first paragraph. 35 U.S.C. § 120; see also 37 C.F.R. § 1.78; see Tronzo v. Biomet, Inc., 156 F.3d 1154, 1158 (Fed. Cir. 1998) (discussing requirements of claiming benefit of priority date of earlier application under 35 U.S.C. § 120).3 To satisfy 35 U.S.C. §112, first paragraph, the written description must convey with reasonable clarity to those skilled in the art that the inventor was in possession of the claimed invention. Vas-Cath Inc. v. Mahurkar, 935 F.2d 1555, 1563–64 (Fed. Cir. 1991). One shows “possession” of the invention by describing the invention using such descriptive means as words, structures, figures, diagrams, formulas, etc. that fully set forth the claimed invention. Lockwood v. Am. Airlines, Inc., 107 F.3d 1565, 1572 (Fed. Cir. 1997). The issue of whether the written 3 The subsequent application must also be filed before the patenting or abandonment of or termination of proceedings on the first application or on an application similarly entitled to the benefit of the filing date of the previously filed application and contain or be amended to contain a specific reference to the previously filed application. 35 U.S.C. § 120; see also 37 C.F.R. § 1.78. In this case, the application that matured into the ’796 patent was filed on December 30, 2002, which is before the patenting of the parent application on December 31, 2002, which was similarly entitled to the benefit of the filing date of the grandparent application. Ex. 1001, 1; Ex. 1007, 8. The application that matured into the ’796 patent contained a specific reference to the grandparent application. Ex. 1006, 38. description requirement has been satisfied is a question of fact. Wang Labs., Inc. v. Toshiba Corp., 993 F.2d 858, 865 (Fed. Cir. 1993).” slip op. at 17
- Novelty / Anticipation (§102) › Anticipation standard (single reference, every element)Reference not prior artDecided for patent owner
“overcome Yasushi’s publication date.4 See In re Facius, 408 F.2d 1396, 1403–04 (CCPA 1969) (holding, in a prosecution context, that an earlier filed reference was prima facie available as prior art and placing the burden on the party claiming prior invention to overcome that reference). Patent Owner may meet its burden by providing evidence that the publication date of the reference is not “before the invention thereof by the applicant for [a] patent,” 35 U.S.C. § 102(a), that is, antedating Yasushi. Yasushi was published on November 10, 1998. As described above, claims 1–3, 9–12, and 18–20 of the ’796 patent are entitled to a priority date of September 15, 1999. Thus, Yasushi is available as prior art against these claims under 35 U.S.C § 102(a) unless Patent Owner establishes (i) a reduction to practice before November 10, 1998, or (ii) conception before November 10, 1998, followed by a diligent reduction to practice. Purdue Pharma L.P. v. Boehringer Ingelheim GMBH, 237 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed. Cir. 2001) (“To antedate . . . an invention, a party must show either an 4 Even though Patent Owner bears the burden of production in antedating a reference, the burden of persuasion to prove unpatentability of the challenged claims remains with Petitioner. See 35 U.S.C. § 316(e). earlier reduction to practice, or an earlier conception followed by a diligent reduction to practice.”) (emphasis added) (citation omitted). Reduction to practice is a question of law predicated on subsidiary factual findings. Brown v. Barbacid, 276 F.3d 1327, 1332 (Fed. Cir. 2002). To establish an actual reduction to practice, the inventor must prove that: (1) an embodiment of the invention was constructed that meets all the limitations of the claims at issue; and (2) the inventor appreciated that the invention would work for its intended purpose. Cooper v. Goldfarb, 154 F.3d 1321, 1327 (Fed. Cir. 1998). The invention does not have to be at a commercially satisfactory stage of development for an actual reduction to practice, but must have been sufficiently tested to demonstrate that it will work for its intended purpose. See, e.g., Scott v. Finney, 34 F.3d 1058, 1062 (Fed. Cir. 1994) (citing numerous cases wherein the character of the testing necessary to support an actual reduction to practice varied with the complexity of the invention and the problem it solved). It is well settled that an inventor’s testimony alone is insufficient to” slip op. at 22
Patent outcomesUS 6,864,796 not shown unpatentableClaim construction§ 102 anticipation§ 103 obviousness§ 112 disclosurePatents in suitUS 6,864,796
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