In re Maatita, No. 2017-2037(Aug. 20, 2018) (precedential 3-0), Design Patent Application No. 29/404,677

Key point(s):

• A single design application claim can cover multiple embodiments regardless whether asingle drawing or multiple drawings are used.
• In a design application, a two-dimensional figure can support a claim to a three-dimensional object.

Align Technology, Inc., v. ClearCorrect Operating, LLC, No. 2017-2106 (Aug. 22, 2018) (nonprecedential), Patent No. 6,699,037

Key point(s):

• The Board must address a party’s arguments regarding the teaching of a prior art reference in its final written decision if the decision is adverse to such party’s arguments.
• Secondary consideration is one factor in the overall factors determining obviousness.

Large Audience Display Systems, LLC, v. Tennman Productions, LLC, No. 2017-2266 (Aug. 22, 2018) (nonprecedential), Patent No. 6,669,346

Key point(s):

• The court has broad discretion in determining what is an exceptional case and what are reasonable fees under 35 U.S.C. § 285.
• Actions by a party in arguing against attorneys fees may be used as a basis to grant an award of attorney fees against such party.