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patent-misuse doctrine

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A quick definition of patent-misuse doctrine:

The patent-misuse doctrine is a rule that says a person who has a patent cannot use it to unfairly limit competition or harm the public. For example, they cannot use the patent to stop others from using a similar product that is not patented or to keep others from using the product after the patent has expired. If someone is found to be misusing their patent, they can lose their patent protection. This rule is separate from antitrust law but is similar to it. It is like a rule of fairness that says you cannot use something you own to hurt others.

A more thorough explanation:

The patent-misuse doctrine is a rule that prevents a patent holder from using their patent to unfairly limit competition or harm the public interest. For example, a patent holder cannot use their patent to prevent others from using an unpatented product or process, or to exclude others from using a product or process beyond the patent's lifespan. If a court finds that a patent holder has engaged in patent misuse, they may lose their patent protection.

One example of patent misuse is a nonmetered license, where a patent holder charges a flat percentage of sales regardless of how much the patent is actually used. The Supreme Court has ruled that this is patent misuse, as the buyer has the right to pay only for actual use.

Another example is an implied license, where a patent holder's conduct gives another person permission to use the patent's claims. For instance, if a patent holder encourages the manufacture of infringing products, they may be seen as granting an implied license to use the patent.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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