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· 8/25/1992

Kinetic Instruments, Inc. v. Lares

Citations

  • 802 F. Supp. 976
  • 25 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1122
  • 1992 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12846
  • 1992 WL 214419

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  • finding jurisdiction under the “fraud” prong of the piercing doctrine on the basis of the plaintiffs allegations, despite the defendant’s affidavit denying the alleged fraud
  • having a regular and established place of business involves more than “doing business” in forum district
  • “It is appropriate to pierce the corporate veil in order to establish venue under the patent venue statutes.”
  • “It is appropriate to pierce the corporate veil in order to establish venue under the patent venue statutes.”
  • “It is appropriate to pierce the corporate veil in order to establish venue under the patent venue statutes.”
  • “To hold a corporate officer personally liable for direct infringement under § 271(a), there must be evidence to justify piercing the corporate veil.”

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Judges: Sand

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