Markman decision relies on Patent Appeals Board transcript
Simplification, LLC v. Block Finance Corporation, et al., Civ. No. 03-355-JJF, January 23, 2009.
Farnan, J. The Court construes 13 disputed terms in two patents following a Markman Hearing.
The Court construes 13 disputed terms for the two patents-in-suit following a Markman Hearing. The patents pertain to the automation of steps typically associated with the filing of tax returns. The Court finds the transcript from the oral hearing conducted by the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences critical in construing the disputed terms.

