KSR International Co. v. Teleflex, Inc. (KyleR)
From Bill Goodwine's Wiki
Overview of Trial
- decided by U.S. Supreme Court in 2007
- Teleflex is suing KSR for patent infringement
- District Court - patent ruled invalid (obvious)
- Court of Appeals - patent ruled valid
- Supreme Court - patent ruled invalid (obvious)
Overview of the patent
- patent no. 6,237,565 B1
- "Adjustable Pedal Assembly With Electronic Throttle Control"
- "the Engelgau patent"; patentee is Steven J. Engelgau
- combines an electronic sensor with an adjustable automobile pedal
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