Exhausting the Patent Exhaustion Doctrine through Post-Sale Restrictions?

By John H. Brainard   On Tuesday March 21, The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for the case of Impression Products v. Lexmark International. The Court will settle once and for all; whether Lexmark can avoid the exhaustion doctrine and prohibit companies from refilling printer and toner cartridges with clearly communicated post-sale restrictions, and… Read More Exhausting the Patent Exhaustion Doctrine through Post-Sale Restrictions?