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· 10/12/1993

Wafer Shave, Inc. v. Gillette Co.

Citations

  • 857 F. Supp. 112
  • 29 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1419
  • 1993 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14734
  • 1993 WL 658996

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  • holding patent holder’s inaction was misleading because reasons for delay were not communicated to, or known by, the alleged infringer
  • affirming a finding of equitable estoppel where (1) patentee sent a cease and desist letter; (2) patentee failed to respond to the accused infringer’s letter requesting reasons for the patentee’s assertions of infringement and was silent for one year; (3

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Judges: Wolf

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