CAFC Nixes New Trial for WARF Against Apple on Doctrine of Equivalents TheoryWARF abandoned its doctrine-of-equivalents theory to negotiate with Apple, leading to a ruling in favor of Apple on patent infringement issues.
Precluded, Not Repeated: WARF & Apple Continue to Shape our Understanding of Issue Preclusion in Patent LawWARF's waiver of the doctrine-of-equivalents in WARF I precludes its application in subsequent litigation on newer technology versions. The decision emphasizes strategic litigation importance.
CAFC Nixes New Trial for WARF Against Apple on Doctrine of Equivalents TheoryWARF abandoned its doctrine-of-equivalents theory to negotiate with Apple, leading to a ruling in favor of Apple on patent infringement issues.
Precluded, Not Repeated: WARF & Apple Continue to Shape our Understanding of Issue Preclusion in Patent LawWARF's waiver of the doctrine-of-equivalents in WARF I precludes its application in subsequent litigation on newer technology versions. The decision emphasizes strategic litigation importance.