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OSI Pharmaceuticals appeals the decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board holding certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,900,221 (relating to method for the treatment of non small cell lung cancer using N-(3-ethynylphenyl)-6,7-bis(2-methoxyeth-oxy)-4-quinazolinamine, i.e., Tarceva®) unpatentable as obvious. The CAFC finds that, properly read, the combinations of the prior art applied do not provide...

American Axle sued Neapco alleging infringement of claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,774,911 relating to a method for manufacturing propeller shafts with liners that are designed to attenuate vibrations. The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment as to the eligibility of the asserted claims under 35 U.S.C. § 101. The district court granted Neapco’s motion and held...

Honeywell appeals from a pair of post-grant review proceedings involving a single Honeywell patent relating to fluoroalkene compounds used in refrigeration systems and other applications. Following institution, Honeywell sought authorization from the Board to file a motion for leave to petition the Patent Office Director for a Certificate of Correction to correct the challenged patent. Honeywell sought...

Carter, DeLuca & Farrell LLP hosted an informational breakfast presentation on September 12, 2019 featuring  Lisa Jorgenson, Executive Director of AIPLA, and Chen Wang, Deputy Executive Director of AIPLA, focusing on the national and global issues facing IP practitioners, the future of intellectual property and the achievement of success in a career in this field.

Ray Farrell was designated as a panel member by the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) International Patent Experts Group (IPEG) meetings held in Santiago, Chile on February 26th.  The format of the meetings were Grace Period Roundtable panel sessions organized by the USPTO and included representatives...

Once considered a low-life act by individuals who lacked the respect to keep their community clean, graffiti is now perceived as true artwork (“aerosol art”). Not only is it having a true artistic renaissance, but it has now found a place in corporate business and mainstream society. Often featured as the backdrop for ad...