Phrases with «patent exhaustion»

"patent exhaustion" means that once a patented product is sold, the patent holder's rights over that specific item are "exhausted" or used up. It means that the patent holder no longer has control over what happens to the product and cannot prevent its further sale or use by the buyer or subsequent owners. Essentially, the patent holder's rights end once the product is sold. Full definition

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Sentences with «patent exhaustion»

Two cases in which love did not conquer all should be noted, one dealing with the doctrine of patent exhaustion and one dealing with contract ambiguity. (slaw.ca)
In a decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court reversed the Federal Circuit and ruled that patent exhaustion applies both to «Return Program» cartridges in the U.S. and to cartridges sold outside the U.S. (brookskushman.com)
Is Qualcomm concerned about patent exhaustion in light of the Supreme Court's Lexmark ruling? (fosspatents.com)
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Phrases with «patent exhaustion»

Sentences with «patent exhaustion»

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