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· 2/21/2024

In Re Isaias Paz-Estrada v. the State of Texas

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  • holding that because the record established such a strong case of obviousness based on the teachings of the prior art, the fact that the product was successful does not overcome the conclusion of obviousness
  • approving use of judgment as a matter of law and summary judgment on obviousness where underlying facts are not disputed
  • approving use of judgment as a matter of law and summary judgment on obviousness where underlying facts are not disputed
  • “Determining the weight and credibility of the evidence is the special province of the 15 trier of fact.”
  • “Judges must accept the factual findings, presumed from a favorable jury verdict, which are supported under the substantial evidence/reasonable juror standard.”
  • “[P]rior decisions of a panel of the court are binding precedent on subsequent panels unless and until overturned in banc.”

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