On the slate: patent decisions in 2013

01-02-2013

Paul Sutton

Expect to see some very significant patent-related court decisions during 2013 in which open issues important to various industries, universities, and individual inventors are likely to be resolved.

Expect to see some very significant patent-related court decisions during 2013 in which open issues important to various industries, universities, and individual inventors are likely to be resolved.

It is fair to say that, in looking at each open issue, one should keep an open mind regarding the potential impact of the court’s ultimate decision. Failure to do so creates an unnecessary binary ‘right/wrong’ mindset that can only cloud a full and complete consideration of divergent views.

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