Infringement, Contributory
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Infringement, Contributory
INFRINGEMENT, CONTRIBUTORY - A person who sells a material component of a patented invention, knowing that the component was especially made or adapted for use in the infringement of the patent and that it is not a staple article or commodity of commerce suitable for substantial noninfringing use, is liable for contributory infringement. 35 U.S.C.

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