Using the Doctrine of Equivalents to Determine Infringement
March 4, 2019“If two devices do the same work in substantially the same way, and accomplish substantially the same result, they are the same, even though they differ in name, form, or shape.” This excerpt from a 1950 U.S. Supreme Court decision (Graver Tank & Mfg. Co. v. Linde Air Products Co.) defines the essen…
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March 1, 2019No contract is valid without the inclusion of consideration, which is an exchange of items of value between the two contracting parties. Considerations may consist of money, services, stock, promissory notes, intellectual property, or other tangible items of value. There are no limits on these exchanges unless they…
DetailsEssential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Business Litigator
February 27, 2019Most people hope they never need to hire a business litigation attorney, but if you find yourself involved in a lawsuit — whether you initiate it or must defend yourself — your choice of a litigator can be very important to the future of your business. You will want to make your choice carefully, asking…
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