In this episode, Gideon Korrell breaks down the Federal Circuit’s reversal of a $106 million verdict in Colibri Heart Valve LLC v. Medtronic CoreValve, LLC. He explores how Colibri’s reliance on the doctrine of equivalents was shut down by prosecution history estoppel after cancelling a critical claim during patent prosecution. Gideon explains why strategic claim drafting and continuation practices are vital, and how this case reinforces the enduring power of the public-notice function in patent law. A must-listen for IP attorneys, in-house counsel, and innovators navigating complex patent landscapes.