| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-716 | Fed. Cir. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2015 |
Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the petitioners in this case.
Issue: Whether the Patent and Trademark Office can appropriately apply the “broadest reasonable interpretation” standard in construing patent claims in post-grant validity challenges.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Sep 18 2015 | Application (15A313) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 30, 2015 to October 30, 2015, submitted to The Chief Justice. |
| Sep 21 2015 | Application (15A313) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until October 30, 2015. |
| Oct 16 2015 | Application (15A313) to extend further the time from October 30, 2015 to November 28, 2015, submitted to The Chief Justice. |
| Oct 23 2015 | Application (15A313) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until November 28, 2015. |
| Nov 27 2015 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 4, 2016) |
| Dec 30 2015 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including February 3, 2016. |
| Feb 3 2016 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including March 4, 2016. |
| Mar 4 2016 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including March 11, 2016. |
| Mar 11 2016 | Brief of respondent Michelle K. Lee, Director, Patent and Trademark Office filed. |
| Mar 30 2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 15, 2016. |
| Jun 20 2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 23, 2016. |
| Jun 27 2016 | Petition DENIED. |
