Obviousness Law: A Reasonable Expectation of Success
Patent – Patently-O 2017-08-25
Summary:
In re Stepan Co. (Fed. Cir. 2017) In a split decision, the Federal Circuit has vacated the PTAB ruling that Stepan’s claims are not patentable. The claims here are directed to the use of ultra-high concentrate glyphosate and a particular surfactant to ensure “better adherence to leaves, thereby enhancing penetration.” Although the PTAB (Board) found motivation […]