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GSA Transactional Rule Pilot Program – Understanding the Seismic Shift

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 08.29.16

The GSA’s Transactional Data Rule Pilot Program has been rolled out for certain schedules, but many questions remain for contractors, including the logistical challenges related to the monthly compilation of data, the ability of GSA contracting officers to compare products and services accurately as the agency moves from commercial pricing to horizontal pricing analysis, and the areas of potential liability under this new program. This article by C&M attorneys, published in Bloomberg BNA, provides a detailed explanation of the new rule and practical considerations for government contractors.

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Client Alert | 6 min read | 11.26.25

From ‘Second’ to ‘First:’ Federal Circuit Tackles Obvious Claim Errors

Patent claims must be clear and definite, as they set the boundaries of the patentee’s rights. Occasionally, however, claim language contains errors, such as typographical mistakes or incorrect numbering. Courts possess very limited authority to correct such errors. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has emphasized that judicial correction is appropriate only in rare circumstances, where (1) the error is evident from the face of the patent, and (2) the proposed correction is the sole reasonable interpretation in view of the claim language, specification, and prosecution history. See Group One, Ltd. v. Hallmark Cards, Inc., 407 F.3d 1297, 1303 (Fed. Cir. 2005) and Novo Indus., L.P. v. Micro Molds Corp., 350 F.3d 1348, 1357 (Fed. Cir. 2003)....