In SCA Hygiene Products Aktiebolag v. First Quality Baby Products, LLC, the Supreme Court made plain that laches is merely an equitable defense in patent cases, and will not bar a damage claim if ...

The refrain is in some ways familiar. The Federal Circuit early on adopts a patent-specific rule grounded in the particularities of patent procedure and practice. Decades pass, in which the rule is ...

WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether a party accused of patent infringement can fend off claims using the laches doctrine, which penalizes delays in filing suit. Per its ...

The equitable doctrine of laches has existed in the United States court system since the founding of this country, originating from the English Courts of Equity. Laches has been applied to cases ...

On March 2, 2026, Mr. Gilbert Hyatt, owner of 75 patents, filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court challenging the Federal Circuit's affirmance of the USPTO's denial of Mr. Hyatt ...

The equitable defense of laches has long been recognized as an available and effective method for precluding recovery of legal damages, and it can provide a lifeline to defendants who otherwise lack ...

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The New Jersey Supreme Court holds that the equitable doctrine of laches cannot be used to bar an action at law that was filed within the applicable statute of limitations. The New Jersey Supreme ...

The Hon Neil Brown QC explains why he thinks that a recent NAF decision will allow for greater consideration of a defence based on delay in filing a UDRP A unanimous three person panel has decided ...