The Federal Circuit affirmed the District of Delaware's decision to deny Franz Wakefield's motion for relief under Rule 60(b), emphasizing the necessity of raising arguments promptly during the appeals process. Wakefield, representing himself, attempted to challenge a previous judgment on his patent which had already been affirmed over a year prior. The court determined that his motion was untimely and reinforced the principle that Rule 60(b) cannot be utilized as a means to circumvent the traditional appeal process.
The Federal Circuit upheld the lower court's decision to deny Wakefield's motion, emphasizing the necessity of addressing issues during the regular appeal process.
Wakefield attempted to reopen a long-settled judgment more than a year after the Federal Circuit upheld it, which was considered too late under the rules.
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