Dow Chemical Co. v. Nova Chemicals Corp. (Canada)
Petition for certiorari denied on May 23, 2016
Issue: Whether factual findings underlying a district court’s determination on the definiteness of a patent claim under the Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. 112, like a district court’s factual findings underlying construction of a patent claim, are subject to appellate review only for clear error or substantial evidence rather than de novo review.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders (key to color coding) |
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| Mar 16 2016 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 15, 2016) |
| Apr 15 2016 | Brief of respondents NOVA Chemicals Corporation (Canada), et al. in opposition filed. |
| May 2 2016 | Reply of petitioner The Dow Chemical Company filed. |
| May 3 2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 19, 2016. |
| May 23 2016 | Petition DENIED. |
