The field of patent law is complex and evolving, constantly addressing the intersection between innovation and intellectual property rights.  One critical aspect of patent infringement cases is the availability of defenses to accused infringers.  Section 271(e)(1) of the United States Patent Act provides a specific defense for certain activities, but because the Section has been … Continue reading Section 271(e)(1) Defenses in Patent Infringement Cases: An Analysis of U.S. Supreme Court Cases