Law360, New York (July 06, 2012, 6:18 PM ET) -- The Federal Circuit on Friday took back its previous criticism of the U.S. International Trade Commission's position that if it doesn't address an issue when it reviews an ITC judge's patent ruling, the issue can't be appealed to the Federal Circuit — a reversal one expert said could increase the length and cost of ITC litigation.
Upon an ITC request for rehearing, the Federal Circuit panel that issued a February decision in a wind turbine patent case involving General Electric Co. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd....