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PTAB Finds Petitioner’s Failure to Disclose Relationship with Real Party in Interest Warrants Substantial Monetary Sanctions

The IP Law Blog

In support of its argument, Columbia relied on two agreements between Ventex and Seirus, a 2013 Supplier Agreement and 2016 Exclusive Manufacturing Agreement. Based on these agreements, the Board found that Ventex and Seirus shared a preexisting business relationship and mutual interest in invalidating the patents subject to the IPRs.

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Law School Canons: The Spoils of Discovery

Patently O

Zubulake V , the first case in my Civil Procedure discovery module, is a perfect example of the dangers facing a party if they are not diligent about evidence preservation. In relevant part, the ‘543 Patent covers a two-step method for manufacturing a sheet pile section with an interlock connector. Zubulake v. 422 (S.D.N.Y.