Goober
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Re: Vonage is just the first!!!
Yup. Basic patent law statute. The patent holder has the right to exclude others from making, using, selling or importing the patented item.
Typically, the user or buyer has an IP indemnification clause in the buying agreement when it purchases the parts. So, it's usually not terribly expensive for the user to take care of the matter. But, it's enough of an inconvenience to the buyer as to tick them off regarding the seller. So, the seller risks losing the customer's business as to the infringed part as well as any other things it buys from the seller. |
