What are Common Types of Patent Infringements in Nanotechnology?
- Direct Infringement: This occurs when an entity makes, uses, or sells a patented nanotechnology without permission. - Indirect Infringement: This can be either contributory infringement or induced infringement. Contributory infringement involves selling a component that is specifically made for use in a patented invention, while induced infringement involves encouraging or aiding another party to infringe a patent. - Literal Infringement: When a product or process exactly matches the claims outlined in a patent. - Doctrine of Equivalents: Even if a product or process does not literally infringe, it might still be considered infringing if it performs substantially the same function in substantially the same way to achieve the same result.
