Tag Archives: Supreme Court

Defendant’s belief re: patent validity not a defense to inducement

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Darren Geliebter

In Commil Usa, LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc. (Supreme Court 2015), the Supreme Court held that, because induced infringement and validity are separate issues and have separate defenses under the Act, belief regarding validity cannot negate Section 271(b)’s scienter requirement … Continue reading →

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B&B Hardware: TTAB decisions to have preclusive effect in trademark litigation (sometimes)

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Darren Geliebter

In B&B Hardware Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc. (Supreme Court 2015), the Supreme Court held that Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) decisions regarding likelihood of confusion have preclusive effect in subsequent district court infringement actions “[s]o long as the … Continue reading →

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