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April 29, 2014

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Andrew,

Nice article. As I commented on Gene Quinn's article on these cases on IPWatchdog, I’m less concerned that SCOTUS did in the Brooks Furniture standard as 35 USC 285 cuts both ways: the “exceptional” conduct of infringers, not just patentees is subject to this new standard set forth in Octane Fitness and Highmark. And it’s more often infringers that have to worry about 35 USC 285. Also, and as you suggest in your companion post, I hope it’s pointed out to the Leahy’s and the Goodlatte’s in Congress that, with this new Octane Fitness/Highmark standard, the need for some of the nonsense in HR. 3309 and S. 1720 has greatly diminished.

EG, Do you really think that the aim in HR 3309 or S 1720 is this same "cuts both ways" result?

Me, I remain...

Skeptical,

No, but at least this new Octane Fitness/Highmark standard puts both sides (accused infringer and patentee) on the same footing, and exposes HR. 3309 and S. 1720 for what they are: grossly slanted measures against the patentee only.

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