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Bernard F. DePalma v. Riddell

Bernard F. DePalma

Nike, Inc.

Defended Nike in action involving hockey pads; obtained summary judgment of no infringement, and Federal Circuit affirmed that Nike did not infringe the patent at issue.

Bernard F. DePalma v. Nike, Inc., 5:95-cv-01428, N.D.N.Y., Judges Mordue, DiBianco

Bernard F. DePalma v. Nike, Inc., 05-1140, -1176, Fed. Cir., Judges Clevenger, Schall, Bryson

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