Blackbird Tech v. Shapers Unlimited, Inc., et al., C.A. Nos. 14-1255 – GMS; 14-1258 – GMS; 14-1259 – GMS, March 21, 2016
Sleet, J. Claim construction opinion issues regarding five terms from one patent. A Markman hearing took place on March 7, 2016.
The disputed technology relates to design for clothing. The following terms were considered:
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“a pair of thigh encircling elastic bands”
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“lift bands”
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“attached”
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“spiral up and out”
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“crotch strap”
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