Inventor Takes Fight Over $214K Sanctions To High Court

By Editorial Team

An inventor involved in a patent dispute over a type of marking tape has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a $214,000 sanctions order issued by a lower court. The inventor argues that the Federal Circuit’s decision to uphold the fine was based on an erroneous finding that he had concealed the fact that he had relinquished standing to sue.

The inventor, whose patent covers a specific type of floor marking tape, is challenging the sanctions imposed on him. The case originated in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and has now reached the U.S. Supreme Court.

The legal battle involves prominent law firms Renner Kenner and Sand Sebolt representing the parties Crown Equipment Corp. and the inventor, respectively. The case has been identified with the patent number 10,214,664 related to floor marking tape.

The inventor’s petition to the Supreme Court aims to reverse the sanctions order and address the alleged errors made by the Federal Circuit in upholding the fine. The outcome of this legal challenge could have significant implications for the inventor’s ability to pursue the patent infringement claims related to the marking tape.

This development underscores the complexities and challenges faced by inventors and patent holders in protecting their intellectual property rights through the legal system. The involvement of multiple law firms and the escalation of the case to the highest court in the country highlight the high-stakes nature of the dispute.