I.Background

A.Doctrine of Equivalents and Prosecution History Estoppel
B.Significant Cases Before Honeywell

II.Statement of the Honeywell case

A.Background of the Case
B.The CAFC Decision

III.Analysis

A.The Majority Opinion - A Reasoned Decision?
B.The Dissent - Newman Does Not Respond to the Majority
C.Can't We All Just Get Along?

IV.Consequences

A.Possible Consequences to Patentees
B.Consequences to the USPTO and District Court Judges

V.Conclusion