Federal Jurisdiction: U.S. v. Tohono O'odham Nation
Gene Patents: Ass’n for Molecular Pathology v. USPTO (Myriad Genetics)
Guantanamo: Boumediene v. Bush
Intellectual Property: Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University v. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Patent Law: Microsoft v. i4i Limited Partnership
Patent Obviousness: KSR v. Teleflex
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Patentable Subject Matter: In re Bilski
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Since the earliest days of our two predecessor firms, WilmerHale has played a leading role in historic events and landmark cases that have shaped the nation and left their mark across the globe. In matters ranging from the Army-McCarthy hearings to the legal defense of civil rights, from the 9/11 Commission to the restoration of the rule of law in apartheid-torn South Africa, our lawyers have been privileged to make contributions that have profoundly affected our society and our profession.
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