Intellectual Property
Jun. 1, 2016
Unsettled patent law creates uncertainty for 'importers'
International trade accounts for 30 percent of the United States GDP. But given the state of U.S. patent law, companies that physically bring goods into the U.S. are potentially liable for patent infringement. By Louis Touton, Steve Corr and Katie Kelly
International trade is a cornerstone of the United States economy. In fact, it accounts for 30 percent of the United States GDP. But given the state of U.S. patent law, companies that physically bring goods into the U.S., and companies that facilitate shipments into the U.S., potentially are "importers" under U.S. patent statutes and, therefore, are potentially liable for patent infringement.
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