United States Federal Circuit

In an appeal of inter partes review of a patent which discloses a computer-network appliance containing several hardware modules that can be removed and replaced while the appliance remains on, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision is: 1) affirmed as to the Board's confirmation of claims 14-17 and 34-36; 2) vacated as to the Board's cancellation of claim 20 and remand for reconsideration of anticipation under the correct claim construction; and 3) vacated as to the Board's cancellation of claim 3 and remanded for reconsideration of anticipation as appropriate.

Appellate Information

• Published 2016/03/16

Judges

• TARANTO

Court

• United States Federal Circuit

Counsel