What is an infringement of patent law?

An infringement of patent law is a violation of a patent holder’s exclusive rights over their invention. Patents are granted to inventors to protect inventions and ideas from being used, manufactured, or sold without the patent holder’s permission. In Kansas, patent holders can sue anyone who uses, manufactures, or sells their invention without permission. An example of infringement includes creating or selling a product without the patent holder’s permission. This could include copying the design of the invention or producing an identical product. Additionally, if a company is offered the chance to license an invention but refuses to do so, they can be held liable for infringement. When a patent holder believes their patent has been infringed upon, they can file a lawsuit. The patent holder must prove that the alleged infringer had access to the invention, and that their product or design is similar to the invention. If the patent holder can prove infringement, the court may award damages and an injunction to stop the infringer from using the invention. Additionally, the court may require the infringer to pay the patent holder’s legal costs.

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