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Dori Hines on Lighting Ballast Control v. Philips: Challenging the Standard for Claim Construction

November 26, 2013

By Doris Johnson Hines

The case of Lighting Ballast Control v. Philips challenges the Federal Circuit’s de novo standard of review in claim construction cases, one of the most important processes during a patent trial. In this podcast, Finnegan partner Dori Hines discusses the questions before the court and the potential impact once a decision is issued.

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