CAFC Says Letter Sent to Colorado Address Triggers On-Sale Bar
Briefly

The CAFC stated that the letter sent by Crown to Complete Packaging Machinery, which included pricing and terms, constituted a commercial offer for sale, countering the district court's finding that it was merely an invitation to negotiate.
In reversing the lower court, the CAFC emphasized that Crown's communication was addressed to a potential purchaser and clearly characterized itself as an 'offer,' thus satisfying the requirements under the pre-AIA statute.
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