Federal Circuit Scrutinizes Sherwin-Williams and PPG Industries in Beverage Can Coating Patent Dispute

On Tuesday, the Federal Circuit engaged in rigorous questioning of both parties involved in the ongoing patent dispute between Sherwin-Williams Co. and PPG Industries Inc. Sherwin-Williams is currently challenging a previous jury verdict which declared their patents for beverage can coatings as invalid due to the existence of earlier patents owned by PPG Industries, a company Sherwin-Williams had previously accused of infringement. For more detailed coverage of the case, follow through to this Law360 report.