Citing ‘Clear Abuse Of Discretion,’ Panel Grants Mandamus In Patent Row

Mealey's (March 9, 2022, 12:57 PM EST) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge in Texas’ decision denying dismissal or transfer of patent allegations against Volkswagen Group of America Inc. and Hyundai Motor America based upon the existence of independent Volkswagen and Hyundai car dealerships in the Western District of Texas was a clear abuse of discretion, the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled March 9....