substantial non-infringing use : CAFC Alert

CAFC pointers on proving lack of “substantial non-infringing uses” in pleading contributory infringement

| June 20, 2012

Toshiba Corporation v. Imation Corp.

Jun 11, 2012

Panel:  Dyk, Schall, and Moore.  Opinion by Moore.  Dissent by Dyk.

Summary:

(1)   Grant of summary judgment of non-infringement as to contributory infringement of ‘751 patent affirmed because plaintiff did not meet burden of proof that there was a lack of substantial non-infringing uses.

(2)   Grant of summary judgment of non-infringement as to induced infringement of ‘751 patent vacated because district court erred as a matter of law in holding that the existence of a substantial non-infringing use precludes a finding of induced infringement.

(3)   Grant of summary judgment of non-infringement of ‘966 patent vacated because it was based on erroneous claim construction.

(4)   No clear “take away” on claim construction from discourse between majority and dissent.


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