Using the Doctrine of Equivalents to Determine Infringement
March 4, 2019“If two devices do the same work in substantially the same way, and accomplish substantially the same result, they are the same, even though they differ in name, form, or shape.” This excerpt from a 1950 U.S. Supreme Court decision (Graver Tank & Mfg. Co. v. Linde Air Products Co.) defines the essen…
DetailsWhat You Need to Know About Patent Infringement
October 30, 2018Patent infringement can be scary because patent infringement litigation is expensive and the outcome is uncertain. This is true whether you are the one being sued for infringing on another’s patent, or are suing someone else who has infringed on your patent. There are several ways that another person or company c…
DetailsWhat Should I Do if My Business Receives a Cease and Desist Letter?
October 1, 2018The first thing you should do if your business receives a cease and desist letter is take a deep breath and realize that a letter is not a lawsuit. A cease and desist letter is a warning that legal action may follow if your company continues to engage in what a plaintiff purports to be […]…
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