Omega Liner Co. is taking legal action against Buergofol GmbH, a German packaging company, by requesting sanctions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Omega Liner Co. has accused Buergofol’s counsel of knowingly submitting false testimony to the board in the context of Omega’s challenge to Buergofol’s liner patent.
This legal maneuver follows the PTAB’s recent decision that enabled Omega Liner Co. to proceed with its request for sanctions. The allegations of false testimony underscore the contentious nature of the patent dispute between the companies. For more detailed coverage, the original article is available here.