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· 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

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • 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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