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This dispute began with a patent infringement suit in 2009. In 2011, the parties settled, but discord over that settlement re-emerged in later litigation. Now, the parties appeal various holdings that both preceded and followed a trial regarding their 2011 Settlement Agreement. We hold that we lack jurisdiction over Auto-Dril’s counterclaim for being fraudulently induced into entering the Settlement Agreement. For the remaining issues, we REVERSE the rulings of the district court and REMAND for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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