IN RE THRIFT

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ronald O. Neerings, Texas Instruments Incorporated, of Dallas, Texas, argued for appellants. Of counsel on the brief was Jay M. Cantor, Baker & Botts L.L.P., of Washington, DC, Of counsel was Michael K. Skrehot, Texas Instruments Incorporated, of Dallas, TX.

Joseph G. Piccolo, Associate Solicitor, United States Patent and Trademark Office, of Arlington, Virginia, argued for the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. With him on the brief were John M. Whealan, Solicitor, and Cynthia C. Lynch, Associate Solicitor.

Before BRYSON, GAJARSA, and DYK, Circuit Judges.