No. 23-1052
Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc. v. Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
Response Waived
Tags: comparison-prior-art design-patent function functional-limitations infringement ornamental ornamental-design patent-infringement prior-art same-article
Key Terms:
Patent Privacy
Patent Privacy
Latest Conference:
2024-05-16
Question Presented (from Petition)
(1) Whether function must be disregarded in defining the scope of comparison prior art relevant to design patent infringement; and
(2) Whether comparison prior art can be considered in evaluating design patent infringement even if it is not the exact "same article" and thus could not anticipate for purposes of determining validity.
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether function must be disregarded in defining the scope of comparison prior art relevant to design patent infringement
Docket Entries
2024-05-20
Petition DENIED.
2024-04-30
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/16/2024.
2024-04-24
Waiver of right of respondent Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. to respond filed.
2024-03-21
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 24, 2024)
Attorneys
Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
Nicholas Fremont Aldrich — Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, Respondent
Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc.
John W. Thornburgh — Fish & Richardson PC, Petitioner