KSR International Co. v. Teleflex, Inc. (KyleR)

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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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