When Prior Terminal Disclaimers Continue to Punish Subsequent Applications: A Potential Danger in Filing an Overly-Broad Terminal Disclaimer

A recent U.S. District Court decision has clarified a potential danger when filing terminal disclaimers that contain overly-broad language. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Hagenbuch v. Sonrai Systems interpreted the...
By: Mintz Levin - Global IP Matters

Mintz Levin - Global IP Matters