Construction of particular claims as affected by other claims. See publication Words and Phrases for other judicial constructions and definitions. Burden is on patent owner to prove infringement by preponderance of the evidence. 291k226.7 k. Function, means, operation, and result. Clearly erroneous findings.
Factual determination regarding patent infringement is reviewed for clear error.
Patent infringement cannot be established unless every limitation of claim is satisfied either exactly or by an equivalent in the accused device. Determination whether assignor estoppel applies in particular patent case requires balancing of equities between the parties, and that determination is matter committed to sound discretion of the trial court. Nature of unconscionable conduct. Equity cannot aid the violator of an oath. Patent holder was immune from competitor's antitrust claims arising from institution of infringement action against competitor, absent proof that infringement action was so baseless that no reasonable litigant could have realistically expected to secure favorable relief.