Murky waters: post-approval regulatory activities and the § 271(e)(1) safe harbor *

USA - April 10 2013
On January 14, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to consider the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's exclusion in Classen…

Co-authors: David Tellekson.

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Final patent rules provide few surprises *

USA - August 27 2012
In mid-July, the United States Patent and Trademark Office began rolling out final versions of patent rules to implement the America Invents Act (AIA).

Co-authors: Melanie L. Mayer, Stuart P. Meyer.

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PTO publishes final rules for contested patent cases *

USA - August 14 2012
Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") published final rules for handling contested patent cases, such as those permitting third parties to initiate post-grant review of patents based on prior art.

Co-authors: Melanie L. Mayer, Stuart P. Meyer.

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Supreme Court allows generic manufacturers to challenge overbroad use codes *

USA - June 5 2012
The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously on April 17, 2012 that a generic drug manufacturer may file a counterclaim to force correction of an overbroad use code that encompasses unclaimed methods of using the drug at issue.

Co-authors: David Tellekson.

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Supreme Court allows generic manufacturers to challenge overbroad use codes *

USA - April 18 2012
The United States Supreme Court has again reversed the Federal Circuit, ruling unanimously that a generic drug manufacturer may file a counterclaim to force correction of an overbroad use code that encompasses unclaimed methods of using the drug at issue. 

Co-authors: David Tellekson, Heather N. Mewes.

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