REVERSED
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1617 Ex Parte NISHIGUCHI et al 12978825 - (D) FREDMAN 103 41.50 103 WENDEROTH, LIND & PONACK, L.L.P. ZHANG, YANZHI
Therefore, not only was no comparison performed with other surfactants, but the evidence is not
commensurate in scope with the ranges of claim 1. Harris found that “showing of unexpected results is not commensurate in scope with the degree of protection sought by the claimed subject matter because ... the record does not show that the improved performance would result if the weight-percentages were varied within the claimed ranges.” In re Harris, 409 F.3d 1339, 1344 (Fed. Cir. 2005).
Harris, In re, 409 F.3d 1339, 74 USPQ2d 1951 (Fed. Cir. 2005) 2144.05
1673 Ex Parte CLOYD et al 14051938 - (D) MAJORS 103 WILMERHALE/NEW YORK JIANG, SHAOJIA A
To establish a long-felt and unmet need, the following elements must be proven: First, the need must have been persistent and recognized by skilled artisans. In re Gershon, 312 F.2d 535, 538 (CCPA 1967). Second, the long-felt need must not have been satisfied by another before Appellants’ invention. See Newell Companies, Inc. v. Kenney Mfg. Co., 864 F.2d 757, 768 (Fed. Cir. 1988) (“[O]nce another supplied the key element, there was no long-felt need or, indeed, a problem to be solved.”). And third, Appellants’ invention must satisfy the need. In re Cavanagh, 436 F.2d 491, 496 (CCPA 1971).
Gershon, In re, 372 F.2d 535, 152 USPQ 602 (CCPA 1967) 716.02(c) , 716.04
Newell Cos. v. Kenney Mfg. Co., 864 F.2d 757, 9 USPQ2d 1417 (Fed. Cir. 1988) 716.01(d) , 716.04
Cavanagh, In re, 436 F.2d 491, 168 USPQ 466 (CCPA 1971) 716.04
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1731 Ex Parte HASHIMOTO et al 12392960 - (D) DERRICK 103 Strategic Innovation IP Law Offices, P.C. CHRISTIE, ROSS J
1767 Ex Parte Hadba et al 11883993 - (D) SMITH 103 Covidien LP KARST, DAVID THOMAS
1783 Ex Parte Bushey et al 13032932 - (D) ROSS 103 BOYLE FREDRICKSON S.C. VAN SELL, NATHAN L
1793 Ex Parte Van Haesendonck et al 12305627 - (D) DERRICK 103 KNOBBE MARTENS OLSON & BEAR LLP TURNER, FELICIA C
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2162 Ex Parte STOBBS et al 13346280 - (D) POTHIER 103 HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C. CORRIELUS, JEAN M
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2458 Ex Parte Akers 13027288 - (D) KHAN 103 Hewlett Packard Enterprise RAHMAN, SM AZIZUR
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3788 Ex Parte DAVIES et al 13479962 - (D) WIEKER 103 DASCENZO Intellectual Property Law, P.C. POON, ROBERT
AFFIRMED-IN-PART
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3742 Ex Parte Sickels 14012334 - (D) STAICOVICI 103 103 FLETCHER YODER (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.) DANG, KET D
AFFIRMED
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1616 Ex Parte Bell et al 12674727 - (D) FREDMAN 103 41.50 103 Syngenta Corp Protection, Inc. HIRT, ERIN E
1627 Ex Parte Assmann et al 12699246 - (D) SCHNEIDER 103 MMWV IP, LLC SOROUSH, LAYLA
1674 Ex Parte BELJANSKI et al 13941980 - (D) FREDMAN 103 SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL, LLP SHIN, DANA H
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1763 Ex Parte Brien 13803316 - (D) CASHION 103 Montague Law PLLC USELDING, JOHN E
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2121 Ex Parte Sarver et al 13449789 - (D) BAUMEISTER 103 THE WEBB LAW FIRM, P.C. PAN, YUHUI R
2164 Ex Parte HAO et al 12730765 - (D) MORGAN 103 VERIZON OHBA, MELLISSA M
2166 Ex Parte Heman et al 12719825 - (D) DEJMEK 102 DLA PIPER LLP (US ) YEN, SYLING
2199 Ex Parte DAY 12891493 - (D) SHAW 102/103 FISH & RICHARDSON, P.C. (SAP) MITCHELL, JASON D
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2694 Ex Parte Zadesky et al 11882004 - (D) PINKERTON 103 APPLE c/o MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP NOVA AMADIZ, RODNEY
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