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eBay Inc v MercExchange LLC (Injunctions)

547 US 388 (2006)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2006
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The traditional four-factor test for permanent injunctions (irreparable injury, inadequate legal remedy, balance of hardships, public interest) applies in patent cases.

Key Principle

The traditional four-factor test for permanent injunctions applies in patent cases: (1) irreparable injury, (2) inadequate legal remedies, (3) balance of hardships, and (4) public interest.

Area of Law

procedure

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