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Obviousness Objections Based On Combinations Of References – Consistent Warnings From The CAFC

By Paul Cole, Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Bournemouth University; Lucas & Co, Warlingham, UK Those prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, the EPO and other examining patent offices confront on a daily basis objections of the kind: “A is known … Continue reading

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Inequitable Conduct in Canada – Disarming the “Atomic Bomb”

This is a guest post from Brian W. Gray of Norton Rose. This week a significant decision for patent owners was released from our Canadian Federal Court of Appeal. A copy of the case is found at the end of … Continue reading

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Federal Court Hears Myriad Gene Case This Morning

The following is a guest post from Ann McCrackin. I attended oral arguments at the CAFC on Monday for Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc.   The three-judge panel included Judge Bryson, Judge Lourie and Judge Moore.  Most of the … Continue reading

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