October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1219

Does new evidence require a patent applicant to sue in the Court of Appeals?

The dispute centers on whether a patent applicant must file suit in the Court of Appeals when presenting new evidence to challenge a denial.

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Kappos v. Hyatt
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The arguments, in order

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  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Ms. Anders argued Section 145 permits district court review.

    She stated applicants can seek judicial review of agency denials.

    Justice Sotomayor questioned the substance of the new evidence.

    She asked what content constituted new evidence beyond form.

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What this case is about

The Supreme Court reviews a lower court decision. The case involves a patent applicant and the Patent and Trademark Office. The core issue is the proper venue for judicial review.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on January 9, 2012.

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What each side wants

the side that brought the case wants the Court to affirm the district court's jurisdiction.

the opposing side wants the Court to require appellate review for new evidence.

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What each side says

the side that brought the case argues Section 145 allows district court review of agency denials.

the opposing side argues new evidence mandates review by the Court of Appeals.

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What the justices asked

Justice Ginsburg asked if the Morgan case involved an interference proceeding.

Justice Sotomayor asked about the connection between the district and circuit holdings.

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Why it matters

This case defines the path for challenging patent denials. It determines where applicants must file suit. It clarifies the role of new evidence in litigation. It shapes the balance between agency and judicial power.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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