Limelight Networks, Inc. v. Akamai Technologies, Inc.
The Supreme Court holds if direct infringement has not occurred, there can be no inducement of infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271(b).
The Supreme Court holds if direct infringement has not occurred, there can be no inducement of infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271(b).
The Federal Circuit holds the requirement that a party must have knowledge of a patent to be found liable for inducing infringement is satisfied if the party demonstrates “deliberate indifference” as to the existence of the patent.