Remedies for Patent Infringement under U.S. Law

Under the U.S. Patent Act, a patent owner has a statutory right to exclude others from engaging in the unauthorized production, use, sale, or importation of a patented invention. This note examines how that right is enforced and what remedies a patent owner has when that right is violated. Learning Objective: Convey the basics of U.S. patent rights and remedies for infringement.