Columbia design patent ruling created ‘illogical’ test, says Seirus
Accessories maker argues that Federal Circuit decision conflicts with past precedents | Long-running legal battle centres upon a heat reflective design patent and has been back and forth between US courts.
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21 November 2023 Dispute over heat reflective design patent has been ongoing for nearly a decade | Petitioner argues that new test contravenes past precedents and will be impossible to enforce.
18 September 2023 Dispute centres upon a design patent that covers heat-reflective fabric used in outdoor gear | Columbia given third chance to prove alleged infringement by small outdoor brand after appeals court says ‘improper’ instructions were given to jury.
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