IPNews® – Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc. had two patents for disposable diaper training pants struck down by a Wisconsin federal judge on Friday.

One of the patents covering absorbent articles of clothing was anticipated by prior art, while the other was invalid as obvious, Judge William C. Griesbach ruled. The ruling slimmed down the number of patents in KC’s infringement lawsuit against First Quality Baby Products LLC to four from the seven initially asserted, following the judge’s invalidation of another patent in the case earlier in September. To continue reading, click: 2 Kimberly-Clark Diaper Patents Scrapped In First Quality Infringement Lawsuit