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Arthrex, Inc. v. Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on December 9, 2013.

Docket No.13-290
Op. BelowFed. Cir.
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Issue

Whether a defendant may be held liable under the "willful blindness" standard where its actions were consistent with an understanding of relevant legal requirements that was not objectively unreasonable.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jun 19, 2013
Application (12A1230) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 3, 2013 to September 1, 2013, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Jun 20, 2013
Application (12A1230) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until August 30, 2013.
Aug 30, 2013
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 4, 2013)
Sep 20, 2013
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 4, 2013.
Nov 4, 2013
Brief of respondents Smith & Nephew, Inc., et al. in opposition filed.
Nov 19, 2013
Reply of petitioner Arthrex, Inc. filed.
Nov 20, 2013
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 6, 2013.
Dec 9, 2013
Petition DENIED.

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