ELI LILLY v. BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF WA

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles E. Lipsey, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P., of Washington, DC, argued for appellant. With him on the brief were Kenneth J. Meyers and Deborah Katz. Of counsel on the brief were Brian P. Barrett and Steven P. Caltrider, Eli Lilly and Company, of Indianapolis, Indiana.

William F. Lee, Hale and Dorr LLP, of Boston, Massachusetts, argued for appellee. With him on the brief were Lisa J. Pirozzolo, of Boston, Massachusetts; and James L. Quarles III and Henry N. Wixon, of Washington, DC. Of counsel were Maria L. Maebius and William G. McElwain, of Washington, DC.

John M. Whealan, Solicitor, United States Patent and Trademark Office, of Arlington, Virginia, for amicus United States Patent and Trademark Office. With him on the brief were James A. Toupin, General Counsel; and Stephen Walsh and Henry G. Sawtelle, Associate Solicitors.

Before MICHEL, LOURIE, and GAJARSA, Circuit Judges.