Narrative Opinion Summary
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued an order on June 26, 2002, affirming that Baush & Lomb Incorporated infringed certain claims of Wesley Jessen Corporation’s U.S. Patent No. 4,711,943. The court found those claims to be valid and enforceable, and it granted an injunction against Baush & Lomb. The affirmation is based on the court's opinion from that date.
Legal Issues Addressed
Issuance of Injunctionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Based on the finding of infringement and the validity and enforceability of the patent claims, the court granted an injunction against Baush & Lomb.
Reasoning: The court found those claims to be valid and enforceable, and it granted an injunction against Baush & Lomb.
Patent Infringementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that Baush & Lomb Incorporated had infringed upon specific claims of Wesley Jessen Corporation’s patent.
Reasoning: The United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued an order on June 26, 2002, affirming that Baush & Lomb Incorporated infringed certain claims of Wesley Jessen Corporation’s U.S. Patent No. 4,711,943.
Validity and Enforceability of Patent Claimssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court found the claims of Wesley Jessen Corporation’s patent to be valid and enforceable, supporting the issuance of an injunction.
Reasoning: The court found those claims to be valid and enforceable, and it granted an injunction against Baush & Lomb.