Narrative Opinion Summary
Miken Composites, L.L.C. submitted a petition for permission to appeal a certified order from the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, claiming it involves a controlling question of law with substantial grounds for differing opinions, which could materially advance the litigation's resolution. Miken sought consolidation of this appeal with the ongoing case Wilson Sporting Goods Co. v. Hillerich & Bradsby Co., case number 05-1103, to address common claim construction issues, as the district courts reached different conclusions regarding the patent claims at issue. In response, Hillerich & Bradsby Co. opposed the consolidation request. The court, referencing its discretion in granting such interlocutory appeals per established precedent, ultimately decided that an appeal was not warranted. Consequently, the court denied Miken's petition for appeal and deemed the motion to consolidate moot.
Legal Issues Addressed
Consolidation of Appeals in Patent Claim Constructionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Miken Composites, L.L.C. sought to consolidate its appeal with an ongoing case to address similar claim construction issues, but the request was rendered moot following the denial of the appeal.
Reasoning: Miken sought consolidation of this appeal with the ongoing case Wilson Sporting Goods Co. v. Hillerich & Bradsby Co., case number 05-1103, to address common claim construction issues, as the district courts reached different conclusions regarding the patent claims at issue.
Interlocutory Appeals Under Judicial Discretionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its discretion and determined that the appeal did not meet the criteria warranting interlocutory review.
Reasoning: The court, referencing its discretion in granting such interlocutory appeals per established precedent, ultimately decided that an appeal was not warranted.