· 9/19/1996
S. Bravo Systems, Inc. v. Containment Technologies Corporation, S. Bravo Systems, Inc. v. Containment Technologies Corporation
Citations
- 96 F.3d 1372
- 40 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1140
- 36 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 143
- 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 24664
How courts have described this case
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- holding that trial court abused its discretion by denying a motion for Rule 11 sanctions without adequate explanation
- holding that pre-filing investigation requires that the claims be interpreted
- “A ‘frivolous’ argument or claim is one that is ‘both baseless and made without a reasonable and competent inquiry.’ ”
- unsupported assertions do not satisfy requirement of designating specific evidence creating a genuine issue of material fact
- attorney may not rely on client’s lay opinion
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Judges: Archer, Nies, Bryson
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