Price Quote's Written Acceptance Requirement Fails to Shield Patents from On-Sale BarCrown Packaging's patents invalidated due to the pre-AIA on-sale bar ruling by the Federal Circuit.A detailed price quote can be an invalidating offer for sale under patent law.
CAFC Says Letter Sent to Colorado Address Triggers On-Sale BarThe CAFC ruled that a letter from Crown Packaging constituted a commercial offer for sale, impacting the validity of its patents under the on-sale bar.
Price Quote's Written Acceptance Requirement Fails to Shield Patents from On-Sale BarCrown Packaging's patents invalidated due to the pre-AIA on-sale bar ruling by the Federal Circuit.A detailed price quote can be an invalidating offer for sale under patent law.
CAFC Says Letter Sent to Colorado Address Triggers On-Sale BarThe CAFC ruled that a letter from Crown Packaging constituted a commercial offer for sale, impacting the validity of its patents under the on-sale bar.