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Soverain Software LLC v. Newegg Inc.

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on January 13, 2014.

Docket No.13-477
Op. BelowFed. Cir.
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Issue

Whether the Federal Circuit"s effective redefinition of obviousness as a pure question of law, allowing it to resolve disputed factual questions in the first instance on appeal, violates the Seventh Amendment and this Court"s precedent.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Oct 16, 2013
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 18, 2013)
Nov 8, 2013
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 12, 2013.
Nov 18, 2013
Brief amicus curiae of MDB Capital Group filed.
Nov 18, 2013
Brief amici curiae of Law Professors filed.
Nov 18, 2013
Brief amicus curiae of i4i Limited Partnership filed.
Dec 12, 2013
Brief of respondent Newegg Inc. in opposition filed.
Dec 20, 2013
Reply of petitioner Soverain Software LLC filed.
Dec 24, 2013
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 10, 2014.
Jan 13, 2014
Petition DENIED.

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