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Patent Infringement CAFC Prosecution History Estoppel

Cooley LLP

Federal Circuit Strengthens Prosecution History Estoppel Principles in Colibri Heart Valve LLC v. Medtronic CoreValve, LLC

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On July 18, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a lower court ruling in Colibri Heart Valve LLC v. Medtronic CoreValve, LLC, holding that prosecution history estoppel barred the patentees’ doctrine...more

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The Clear and Unmistakable Standard for Applying Prosecution Disclaimer

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that a district court misconstrued claim terms based on a misapplication of the clear and unequivocal disavowal standard and vacated its noninfringement decision. Maquet...more

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