Thursday, October 06, 2011

Federal Circuit -- ATLANTIC RESEARCH MARKETING SYSTEMS, INC. V. TROY

Patent correctly invalidated for lack of adequate written description.

Can't argue that someone stole your patented trade secret. (As patents aren't secret.)

Mistrial granted, as juror brought prop from home, and court did not poll jurors as to possible prejudicial effects.

Multiple Allen charges are kosher in First Circuit law.


ATLANTIC RESEARCH MARKETING SYSTEMS, INC. V. TROY
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