United States Federal Circuit
SUPERIOR FIREPLACE CO. v. THE MAJESTIC PRODUCTS CO., 00-1233; 00-1281; 00-1282
Where the correction of an alleged mistake under 35 USC 255 broadened a claim and was not clearly evident from the specification, drawings, and prosecution history, the certificate of correction is invalid.
Appellate Information
- Decided 11/01/2001
- Published 11/01/2001
Judges
- LINN, Circuit Judge., Before MAYER, Chief Judge, LINN and DYK, Circuit Judges.
Court
- United States Federal Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- David A. Dillard,Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP, of Pasadena, CA, argued for plaintiff-appellant. With him on the brief was Craig A. Gelfound.
- For Appellees:
- Michael D. Gannon, Baniak Nicholas Pine & Gannon, of Evanston, IL, argued for defendants-cross appellants. With him on the brief was Michael H. Baniak.