Federal Circuit Affirms Ruling Against Design Patent Infringement Claim on Latham Pool Products

The Federal Circuit has upheld a decision by a Tennessee federal court, rejecting an appeal concerning allegations against Latham Pool Products. The appeal contended that Latham Pool Products had infringed on a swimming pool design patent. The court concluded that the patented design and the pool in question were evidently different. This ruling reaffirms the lower court’s findings and represents a significant moment in the ongoing legal discourse surrounding design patents. To review the case in detail, you can access the original report here.