Module 17 2024

Joint Infringement

• Where a plurality of parties in combination are responsible for the infringement – For example, the combined acts of the parties carry out all steps of a method claim • But, will need to show, during enforcement, that one party controlled or directed the other party

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Requirements for Patentability

• Subject matter – In U.S., “utility” • Novelty • Inventive step

– In U.S., “nonobviousness”

• Sufficiency – In U.S., “enablement” and “written description” • No added matter • Industrial applicability

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