Objectively reasonable belief doesn’t preclude induced infringement liability

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Abstract: An alleged patent infringer’s conduct may be objectively reasonable — but that doesn’t mean the conduct can’t support liability for induced infringement. This short article highlights this lesson from a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, where the defendant relied on a favorable court ruling and a stipulation by the parties that the plaintiff couldn’t show induced infringement. TecSec, Inc. v. Adobe Inc. Nos. 19-2192, 2258 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 23, 2020)