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Dow Chemical Co. v. Nova Chemicals Corp. (Canada)

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on May 23, 1916.

Docket No.15-1160
Op. BelowFed. Cir.

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.

Proceedings & orders timeline

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.

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