February 20, 2018
The Federal Circuit on Tuesday denied a petition for en banc rehearing lodged by Samsonite and other luggage makers in January, refusing to reconsider its decision that the companies could be liable for jointly infringing a luggage lock patent with the Transportation Security Administration.
January 19, 2018
Samsonite and other luggage makers on Thursday urged the Federal Circuit to reconsider its decision last month that they could be liable for jointly infringing a luggage lock patent with the Transportation Security Administration, saying the panel misapplied the law on joint infringement and conflicts with prior rulings.