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examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Dareltech, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
E.D. Tex. · 2020 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we apply a 'presumption that the same terms appearing in different portions of the claims should be given the same meaning unless it is clear from the specification and prosecution history that the terms have different meanings at different portions of the claims.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) DONGGUAN MEISHIDA E-COMMERCE CO., LTD. d/b/a JEEVONY v. KEVIN PATRICK KELLEY and MAGVENT, LLC
E.D. Tenn. · 2026 · confidence medium
To determine whether there has been a clear and unmistakable surrender, “[t]he relevant inquiry is whether a competitor would reasonably believe that the applicant had surrendered the relevant subject matter.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1368 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2025 · confidence medium
Cl. 766, 768 (2008) (citing Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Tribal Health, LLC v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2025 · confidence medium
Cl. 766, 768 (2008) (citing Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Cytiva Bioprocess R&D Ab v. Jsr Corp.
Fed. Cir. · 2024 · confidence medium
PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Wsou Investments LLC v. Dell Technologies Inc.
Fed. Cir. · 2023 · confidence medium
That rule “only [applies, however,] when a district court announces a decision that would be appealable if immediately followed by the entry of judgment,” FirsTier, 498 U.S. at 276 (emphasis in origi- nal). 2 Rule 4(a)(2) cannot save WSOU’s appeal in the ’133 pa- tent case from being dismissed because the district court clearly indicated that its bench ruling did not end the 2 Although the Supreme Court did not address “the operation of the Rule when the jurisdiction of the court of appeals is founded on a statute other than [28 U.S.C.] § 1291,” FirsTier, 498 U.S. at 274 n.4, we h…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Wsou Investments LLC v. Dell Technologies Inc.
Fed. Cir. · 2023 · confidence medium
That rule “only [applies, however,] when a district court announces a decision that would be appealable if immediately followed by the entry of judgment,” FirsTier, 498 U.S. at 276 (emphasis in origi- nal). 2 Rule 4(a)(2) cannot save WSOU’s appeal in the ’133 pa- tent case from being dismissed because the district court clearly indicated that its bench ruling did not end the 2 Although the Supreme Court did not address “the operation of the Rule when the jurisdiction of the court of appeals is founded on a statute other than [28 U.S.C.] § 1291,” FirsTier, 498 U.S. at 274 n.4, we h…
examined Cited as authority (rule) Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co v. Nabors Drilling Technologies USA Inc (4×) also: Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
N.D. Tex. · 2022 · confidence medium
However, there is a presumption that “the same terms appearing in different portions of the claims should be given the same meaning unless it is clear from the specification and prosecution history that the terms have different meanings at different portions of the claims.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Pactec, Inc. v. I.C.E. Service Group, Inc. (TWP2)
E.D. Tenn. · 2021 · confidence medium
Cir. 2009) (citing PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Traxcell Technologies, LLC v. Nokia Solutions and Networks
Fed. Cir. · 2021 · confidence medium
The relevant inquiry is “whether a competitor would reasonably believe that the applicant had surrendered the relevant subject matter.” Id. at 1159–60 (quoting PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1368 (Fed.
examined Cited as authority (rule) Long Hua Technology Co., Ltd. v. A123 Systems, LLC (3×) also: Cited "see"
D. Mass. · 2021 · confidence medium
Cir. 2009), quoting PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Twist, Inc. v. B GSE Group, LLC
W.D.N.C. · 2021 · confidence medium
When determining whether a party has disclaimed a particular interpretation, a court inquires “whether a competitor would reasonably believe that the applicant had surrendered the relevant subject matter.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1368 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Amgen Inc. v. Coherus Biosciences Inc.
D. Del. · 2020 · confidence medium
(See id.) To Amgen, then, this case presented a situation distinctly different from those governed by binding precedent, as in the prior cases relied on by Coherus multiple independent arguments provided sufficient bases to overcome a prior art rejection, so each argument also gave rise to an estoppel. (/d. at 7) (citing PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1367-68 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Nuance Communications Inc. v. Omilia Natural Language Solutions, Ltd.
D. Mass. · 2020 · confidence medium
The Federal Circuit recognizes a “presumption that the same terms appearing in different portions of the claims should be given the same meaning,” but this presumption can be defeated if “it is clear from the specification and prosecution history that the terms have different meanings at different portions of the claims.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Ely Holdings Limited v. O'Keeffe's, Inc.
N.D. Cal. · 2019 · confidence medium
Cir. 2009) (quoting PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, 15 Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Pharma Tech Solutions, Inc. v. Lifescan, Inc.
Fed. Cir. · 2019 · confidence medium
We have explained that “[c]lear assertions made during prosecution in support of patentability, whether or not actually required to secure allowance of the claim, may also create an estoppel . . . because [t]he rele- vant inquiry is whether a competitor would reasonably be- lieve that the applicant had surrendered the relevant subject matter.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1368 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) TQ Delta LLC v. ADTRAN Inc.
D. Del. · 2019 · confidence medium
There is a “presumption that the same terms appearing in different portions of the claims should be given the same meaning unless it is clear from the specification and prosecution history that the terms have different meanings at different portions of the claims.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Amgen Inc. v. Coherus Biosciences Inc. (2×) also: Cited "see"
Fed. Cir. · 2019 · confidence medium
So while Amgen did assert multiple reasons for why Holtz is distinguishable, our precedent instructs that estoppel can attach to each argument. "[W]here a patent applicant sets forth multiple bases to distinguish between its invention and the cited prior art, the separate arguments [can] create separate estoppels as long as the prior art was not distinguished based on the combination of these various grounds." PODS , 484 F.3d at 1367 (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Southwall Techs. , 54 F.3d at 1581-83 ).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Taylor Energy Company LLC v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2019 · confidence medium
Cl. 72, 76 (2017) (citing PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Big Oak Farms, Inc. v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2019 · confidence medium
Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Allen v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2018 · confidence medium
Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Not Dead Yet Manufacturing, Inc. v. Pride Solutions, LLC (2×) also: Cited "see"
N.D. Ill. · 2018 · confidence medium
In support of that conclusion, the court quoted the Federal Circuit: "Where a patent applicant sets forth multiple bases to distinguish between its invention and the cited prior art, the separate arguments can create separate estoppels." PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1367 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Not Dead Yet Manufacturing Inc. v. Pride Solutions, LLC
N.D. Ill. · 2017 · confidence medium
“Where a patent applicant sets forth multiple bases to distinguish between its invention and the cited prior art, the separate arguments can create separate estoppels.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1367 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc.
Fed. Cir. · 2017 · confidence medium
“We have an obligation to assure ourselves of our jurisdiction before considering the merits of an appeal.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Investpic LLC v. International Business Machines Corp.
Fed. Cir. · 2016 · confidence medium
Int’l LLC v. Univ. of Phoenix, Inc., 672 F.3d 1270, 1275 (Fed.Cir.2012); American Piledriving Equip., Inc. v. Geoquip, Inc., 637 F.3d 1324, 1333 (Fed.Cir.2011); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.Cir.2007).
cited Cited as authority (rule) In Re: Varma
Fed. Cir. · 2016 · confidence medium
Cir. 2011); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Alford v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2016 · confidence medium
PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1364 (Fed.Cir.2007) (citing Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Alford v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2015 · confidence medium
Whether the court possesses jurisdiction to decide the merits of a ease is a threshold matter, see PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007) (citing Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998)), as a case cannot proceed if a court lacks jurisdiction to hear it, see Arbaugh v. Y & H Corp., 546 U.S. 500, 514 , 126 S.Ct. 1235 , 163 L.Ed.2d 1097 (2006) (“[W]hen a federal court concludes that it lacks subject-matter jurisdiction, the court must dismiss the complaint in its entirety.” (citation omitted)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Anderson v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2015 · confidence medium
Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1364 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2015 · confidence medium
Copar Pumice Co., Inc. v. United States, 112 Fed.Cl. 515, 527 (2013) (citing PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1364 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Cash v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2015 · confidence medium
Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1364 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Perry v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2014 · confidence medium
Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Gssime v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2014 · confidence medium
Inc., 484 F.3d 1359,1365 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Hicks v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2014 · confidence medium
Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Hatmaker v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2014 · confidence medium
See Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Taylor v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2014 · confidence medium
PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, 1nc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Dixon v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2014 · confidence medium
Inc., 484 F.3d 1359,1364 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Richard P. Watson v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2013 · confidence medium
See Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Gloria Treviño, Individually and as Next Friend for Robert Rodriguez Treviño v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2013 · confidence medium
Whether the court possesses jurisdiction to decide the merits of a case is a threshold matter, see PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1364 (Fed.Cir.2007) (citing Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998)), as a ease cannot proceed if a court lacks jurisdiction to hear it, see Arbaugh, 546 U.S. at 514 , 126 S.Ct. 1235 (“[W]hen a federal court concludes that it lacks subject-matter jurisdiction, the court must dismiss the complaint in its entirety.” (citation omitted)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Purdue Pharma L.P. v. Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
unknown court · 2013 · confidence medium
The Court does not accept this reading. “[T]he same terms appearing in different portions of the claims should be given the same meaning unless it is clear from the specification and prosecution history that the terms have different meanings at different portions of the claims.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1366 (Fed.Cir.2007).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kareem R. Rock v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2013 · confidence medium
See Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Laerdal Medical Corp. v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2013 · confidence medium
See Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007).
cited Cited as authority (rule) The McVey Company, Inc. v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2013 · confidence medium
See Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007).
cited Cited as authority (rule) The Cheesecake Factory Inc. v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2013 · confidence medium
See Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Robert Bosch, Llc v. Pylon Manufacturing Corp. (2×)
Fed. Cir. · 2013 · confidence medium
Similarly, in Pods, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, Local 1 v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2013 · confidence medium
See Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) American Innotek, Inc. v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2013 · confidence medium
Such a finding of disclaimer is based on “whether a competitor would reasonably believe that the applicant had surrendered the relevant subject matter.” PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1368 (Fed.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Alps South, LLC. v. the Ohio Wood Co.
Fed. Cir. · 2013 · signal: cf. · confidence medium
Cf. PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Captain Ross E. Joslyn v. United States
Fed. Cl. · 2013 · confidence medium
See Steel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Env’t, 523 U.S. 83, 94-95 , 118 S.Ct. 1003 , 140 L.Ed.2d 210 (1998); PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc., 484 F.3d 1359, 1365 (Fed.Cir.2007).
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Pods
v.
Porta Stor
2006-1504.
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
May 2, 2007.
484 F.3d 1359
Cited by 1 opinion  |  Published

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

ERRATA

May 2, 2007

Appeal No. 2006-1504

Precedential Opinion, PODS, Inc. v. Porta Stor, Inc.

Decided: April 27, 2007

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