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Wesley Jessen Corp. v. Bausch & Lomb Inc.

Citation: 56 F. App'x 503Docket: No. 02-1468

Court: Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; February 11, 2003; Federal Appellate Court

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 Injunction

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 Infringement

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 Claims

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.