SCA Hygiene Products Aktiebolag v. First Quality Baby Products, LLC

 
DOCKET NO.
OP. BELOW
SUBJECT
Patent
AUTHOR
Alito

Question(s) Presented

“Whether and to what extent the defense of laches may bar a claim for patent infringement brought within the Patent Act’s six-year statutory limitations period, 35 U.S.C. § 286.”

Holding

“Laches cannot be interposed as a defense against damages where the infringement occurred within the period prescribed by § 286.”

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Date
Proceedings and Orders
November 1, 2016