What Are the Defenses Against Infringement Claims?
Defendants in infringement cases may argue:
Patent Invalidity: Claiming the patent should not have been granted due to lack of novelty, non-obviousness, or other criteria. Non-Infringement: Demonstrating that their catalyst or process does not fall within the scope of the patent claims. Exhaustion Doctrine: Asserting that the patent holder's rights are exhausted after an authorized sale of the patented item.