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Contributory Infringement

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What are Contributory Patent Infringement and Inducement?

by Clifford D. Hyra on March 30, 2010

There are two types of indirect patent infringement, inducement and contributory infringement. Learn what the difference is and how to recognize and avoid indirect infringement. What is inducement of patent infringement? Inducement of patent infringement is (sparingly) defined by statute in 35 U.S.C. ยง271(b). Affirmatively and intentionally causing, encouraging, or aiding the direct infringement of [...]

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What is the Difference Between Direct and Indirect Patent Infringement?

by Clifford D. Hyra on March 18, 2010

As noted in my previous post, many businesses are more focused on obtaining patent protection for their own innovations than on avoiding conflicts with the patents of others. But even when business owners are aware of infringement issues, they frequently think only in terms of direct infringement. What is Direct Patent Infringement? Direct patent infringement [...]

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