Over the past couple of years we have discussed the important role a broadening or narrowing reissue can play in proper portfolio development and resuscitation of a patent or patent family after invalidation in court or the...more
8/25/2025
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In the mid-2000s, the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO) determined that reexaminations would be more consistent and legally correct if performed by a centralized set of experienced and specially trained Examiners. As a result, the...more
Takeaways:
- Claim construction for determining whether reissue claims are improperly broadened is based on fundamental claim construction cannons and not applicant intentions.
- Patent Owners should check patented claims...more
5/29/2025
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