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<b><i>Online Extra</b></i><br>Apple Loses to Samsung in Supreme Court Design Patent Case Image

<b><i>Online Extra</b></i><br>Apple Loses to Samsung in Supreme Court Design Patent Case

Tony Mauro

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Samsung Electronics on Dec. 6 in its titanic patent dispute with Apple Inc. over design features copied from Apple iPhones.

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Expanded Means-Plus-Function Analysis Presents New Opportunities and Challenges

Joshua D. Curry & Kate E. Hart

The Federal Circuit's <i>en banc</i> decision in <i>Williamson v. Citrix Online</i> expanded the potential application of 35 U.S.C. §112, ¶6, making it more likely that functional claim language will be construed as a means-plus-function limitation even in the absence of the word "means." This article discusses recent decisions applying <i>Williamson</i> and provides practical insights and strategies for patent owners and accused infringers to consider when addressing the expanded application of §112, ¶6.

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Salvaging a Patent After a Post-Grant Proceeding

Donald Heckenberg

When the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decides to institute a post-grant proceeding, the subject patent is in jeopardy.

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