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Macronix International Co., LTD. v. Spansion Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:13-cv-00679

Court:

Virginia Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Patent

Judge:

Robert E. Payne

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  1. March 17, 2014

    Judge's Rebuke May Spur Push For Twiqbal In Patent Cases

    A judge's recent ruling that patent complaints are subject to the heightened Twombly and Iqbal pleading standards, directly contradicting Federal Circuit precedent, will not only encourage defendants to make the same argument, but may also prompt the appeals court to review the long-held standard, attorneys say.

  2. March 12, 2014

    Judge Says Twiqbal Should Apply To Patent Cases

    While dismissing most of Macronix International Co. Ltd.'s patent infringement claims against Spansion Inc. on Monday, a Virginia federal judge argued that patent complaints should be subject to the heightened Twombly and Iqbal pleading standard in order to reduce unnecessary litigation.