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Dow Chemical Co. v. Nova Chemicals Corp. (Canada)

Petition for certiorari denied on May 23, 2016

Docket No. Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
15-1160 N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2015

Issue: Whether factual findings underlying a district court"s determination on the definiteness of a patent claim under the Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. 112, like a district court"s factual findings underlying construction of a patent claim, are subject to appellate review only for clear error or substantial evidence rather than de novo review.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
03/16/2016Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 15, 2016)
04/15/2016Brief of respondents NOVA Chemicals Corporation (Canada), et al. in opposition filed.
05/02/2016Reply of petitioner The Dow Chemical Company filed.
05/03/2016DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 19, 2016.
05/23/2016Petition DENIED.