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Intellectual Property Law

Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property

Journal

2012

Antitrust

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Continuing The Conversation Of "The Economic Irrationality Of The Patent Misuse Doctrine", Christa J. Laser Apr 2012

Continuing The Conversation Of "The Economic Irrationality Of The Patent Misuse Doctrine", Christa J. Laser

Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property

This Article uses economic tools to find the best way for courts to construe or for Congress to modify the patent misuse doctrine. It attempts to continue the conversation begun by Professor Mark Lemley in his often-cited Comment, The Economic Irrationality of the Patent Misuse Doctrine. It argues that a partial economic equilibrium in patent misuse doctrine can be achieved by attempting to match Congress’s intended patent scope with the actual patent scope. It then holds that the ideal patent misuse doctrine should (1) adequately discourage patentees from seeking to exceed their patent scope while (2) continuing to encourage innovation …


The Plumpy'nut Predicament: Is Compulsory Licensing A Solution?, Umar R. Bakhsh Apr 2012

The Plumpy'nut Predicament: Is Compulsory Licensing A Solution?, Umar R. Bakhsh

Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property

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