The Federal Circuit has recently allowed Textron Innovations Inc. to pursue its patent suit against Eurocopter over the design of the Bell 429’s skids, overturning a lower court ruling it said misinterpreted the application outlined by the patent. (see full story)

See also the HeliHub.com story filed 31-Jan-12 Bell and Eurocopter decide to behave like children

Our graphic refers to the earlier court ruling which is now overturned