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infringement (of utility patent)

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A quick definition of infringement (of utility patent):

Infringement (of Utility Patent): A utility patent is a type of patent that protects useful processes, machines, articles of manufacture, or compositions of matter. Infringement of a utility patent occurs when someone uses all the elements of an independent claim of the patent without authorization. This is usually seen when a company sells a patented product without permission. To determine if an infringement has occurred, a court will first decide if the patent is valid. If it is, the court will compare the alleged infringement to the patent itself. If an infringement is found, the patent holder can receive damages from the infringer, including lost profits and attorney fees.

A more thorough explanation:

Infringement (of Utility Patent) refers to the unauthorized use of all the elements of an independent claim of a utility patent. A utility patent is a type of patent that can be applied for in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a useful process, machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter.

The most common type of patent infringement is selling a patented product without authorization. For example, if a company sells a product on Amazon without permission from the patent owner, the company may be infringing on the patent.

Before determining whether a use of a utility patent is an infringement, a court will first decide if the patent is valid. Even if the patent was approved by the USPTO, it can still be invalid. If the patent is found to be valid, the court will then determine the scope and meaning of the patent and compare the alleged infringement to the patent itself.

If the court decides that an infringement exists, the patent holder can receive damages from the infringer, including lost profits and attorney fees.

Company A has a utility patent for a new type of phone charger. Company B starts selling a phone charger that has all the same elements as Company A's patented charger without permission. Company B is infringing on Company A's utility patent and may be liable for damages.

This example illustrates how selling a product that has all the same elements as a patented product without permission is an infringement of a utility patent.

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16:45
i think that's where i was confused then
Law-Shark
16:45
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Law-Shark
16:45
You live and you learn
16:45
because i did let one of the staff know i'd be leaving early and thought that would be enough
16:46
but i was confused why i got an e-mail with a room cuz I didn't ask for it at all
Law-Shark
16:46
Well, you know now what to do.
16:47
well on their end they prob shouldn't just be buying hotel rooms for ppl who don't request it and then getting mad I didn't go
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16:48
Did you get any materials for admitted students day explaining that they would be booking hotel rooms?
16:49
there was an opt in on the form but I didn't select yes
16:49
Hmm, that's weird
16:50
i think it's unprofessional of them to call you like what if you had an emergency and had to leave? why is it their business why you didn't stay? not like they're lacking money and $100.00 hotel room is gona make them bankrupt
16:50
i figured it was an error and I was on the road so I didn't read into it. plus it would make more sense for it to be the night before cuz it started at 9am? so I was like uhhh and paid it no mind
16:51
@bigfatsloth: that's what i'm saying, they were gonna pay no matter what
16:54
"This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain." like bffr
16:55
It was probably an administrative error then. I can't imagine why they would book hotel rooms for people that didn't select yes. I would maybe follow up with them and apologize for the misunderstanding to avoid any awkwardness
Denny
16:56
who watch that arsenal game
16:56
I'm a Chelsea fan unfortunately
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@ET025: but ur not watching champions league?
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@Denny: Not today. Doing more LSAT studying this afternoon, but I saw that. I think Chelsea missed out on him. (this is probably more suited for OT)
Does anyone have experience getting their aid package reconsidered at WashU? How long does it take to hear back after sending the form?
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