VPATAPP Alert_Litigation Misconduct Helps Render a Patent Unenforceable

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/litigation-misconduct-helps-render-a-34191/

A finding of inequitable conduct renders an entire patent unenforceable, and requires a showing that (i) a reference withheld from the USPTO is “but-for” material to prosecution and (ii) that the Patentee acted with specific intent to deceive the USPTO.