Legal Opinion
McNeil Inc. v. L. Perrigo Company and Perrigo Company
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Decided August 1, 2003No. 02-1516PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LOURIE, Circuit Judge.
McNeil-PPC, Inc. (“McNeil”) appeals from the decision of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania holding certain claims of four of McNeil’s patents invalid and awarding attorney fees to L. Perrigo Company and Perrigo Company (collectively “Perrigo”). McNeil-PPC, Inc. v. L. Perrigo Co., 207 F.Supp.2d 356 (E.D.Pa.2002). Because the district court correctly determined that the asserted claims of McNeil’s patents are invalid, but clearly erred in finding this to be an exceptional case within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. § 285 and awarding…
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