Source Vagabond Systems v. Hydrapak, Inc., No. 13-1270 (Fed. Cir. June 5, 2014)

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Source Vagabond Systems, Ltd., Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer LLP, Guy Yonay, and Clyde Shuman (collectively, “Source” or “Appellants”) appeal the decision of the di s- trict court sanctioning Source under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 (“ Rule 11 ”) for bringing a frivolous patent infringement suit against Hydrapak, Inc. (“Hydrapak”). For the reasons set forth below, this court affirms. BACKGROUND Source manufactures water reservoirs in which drink- ing water can be stored inside backpacks for use in out- door activities. Source is the assignee of U.S.