IP at the Supreme Court Series: SCA Hygiene Products Aktiebolag v. First Quality Baby Products, LLC

Supreme Court Building
 

November 1, 2016
4:00pm | Room NT01

Reception to Follow

In PIJIP’s ongoing Supreme Court Series, a panel of counsel for amici and parties will discuss the case on the afternoon following oral argument before the Court.

*Continuing Legal Education – 1 credit will be applied for – registration:  $55
For further information, contact:  Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education, 202.274.4075 or secle@wcl.american.edu.

Panel:

  • Prof. Jonas Anderson, American University Washington College of Law (Moderator)
  • Thomas Saunders, WilmerHale (Counsel for Respondent)
  • Prof. Megan Labelle, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
  • Gregory Rapawy, Kellog Huber Hansen Todd Evans & Figel, PLLC (representing Dell, et al. on amicus brief)

Issue:

Whether and to what extent the defense of laches may bar a claim for patent infringement brought within the Patent Act’s six-year statutory limitations period, 35 U.S.C. § 286.

UPDATE:

Decision: March 21, 2017
Argument: TranscriptAudio

All briefs available on SCOTUSblog: SCA Hygiene Products Aktiebolag v. First Quality Baby Products, LLC

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