SCOTUS Rules Against Lexmark In Printer Ink Patent Lawsuit

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SCOTUS Rules Against Lexmark In Printer Ink Patent Lawsuit

The Supreme Court has ruled against Lexmark in a contentious case regarding where patent rights end. In a 7-1 decision, the court ruled that once an item has been sold, the rights of the patent holder have been “exhausted”. “The purchaser and all subsequent owners are free to use or resell the…