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22 January 2014Americas

US Supreme Court reverses Medtronic ruling

The US Supreme Court has ruled that when licensees seek a declaratory judgement of non-infringement, the patentee bears the burden of proof to show infringement.

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11 November 2013 On November 5, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Medtronic Inc v Boston Scientific Corporation case to determine whether the patent holder or licensee bears the burden of proof in matters where declaratory judgment of non-infringement has been sought.

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11 November 2013 On November 5, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Medtronic Inc v Boston Scientific Corporation case to determine whether the patent holder or licensee bears the burden of proof in matters where declaratory judgment of non-infringement has been sought.

Supreme Court to hear Medtronic case

21 May 2013 The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a patent infringement case between medical device manufacturers Medtronic and Boston Scientific.

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Supreme Court hears Medtronic case

11 November 2013 On November 5, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Medtronic Inc v Boston Scientific Corporation case to determine whether the patent holder or licensee bears the burden of proof in matters where declaratory judgment of non-infringement has been sought.

Supreme Court to hear Medtronic case

21 May 2013 The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a patent infringement case between medical device manufacturers Medtronic and Boston Scientific.

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