AFFIRMED
Tech Center 2400 Networking, Multiplexing, Cable, and Security
2424 Ex Parte Guzman et al 11603632 - (D) MEDLOCK 103 THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC. MENGESHA, MULUGETA A
Tech Center 2600 Communications
2683 Ex Parte Timm et al 11574325 - (D) NAPPI 103 NXP B.V. NGUYEN, AN T
See In re Best, 562 F.2d 1252, 1255 (CCPA 1977) (“Where, as here, the claimed and prior art
products are identical or substantially identical, or are produced by identical or substantially identical processes, the PTO can require an applicant to prove that the prior art products do not necessarily or inherently possess the characteristics of his claimed product.”).
Best, In re, 562 F.2d 1252, 195 USPQ 430 (CCPA 1977) 2112, 2112.01, 2112.02, 2114
