Ikorongo Challenges Federal Circuit's Heightened "Same Invention" Requirement for Reissue Patents
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Ikorongo Technology petitions Supreme Court to dispute Federal Circuit's 'same invention' standard in reissue patents, citing conflict with U.S. Industrial Chemicals Inc. v. Carbide Carbon Chemicals Corp.
Evolution of reissue patent requirements from 1836 to present highlighted, with Federal Circuit's heightened disclosure standard in contrast to historical statutes and Supreme Court decisions.
Section 112(a) written description and enablement requirements invoked in surprise at Federal Circuit's stricter disclosure rules for reissues.
Patentee challenged by strict procedures to amend claims during reissue applications, particularly in broader claims modifications.
Read at Patently-O
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