United States Federal Circuit
Hall v. Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., 2011-1165
In design patent infringement action by designer of Tote Towel against defendant, judgment dismissing all claims and counterclaims is: 1) reversed in part on plaintiff's counts of patent infringement, unfair competition, and misappropriation, which were not subject to dismissal on the pleadings because they fully complied with the rules, stated the correct law, and showed plausible entitlement to relief; but 2) affirmed as to the dismissal of the counts against defendant's executives who had been sued in their personal capacity; and 3) affirmed on the dismissal of defendant's counterclaims.
Appellate Information
- Decided 01/25/2013
- Published 01/25/2013
Judges
- NEWMAN
Court
- United States Federal Circuit