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contemptpatent injunctionaccount of profits
Leman v. Krentler-Arnold Hinge Last Co.
284 U.S. 448 (1932)
Key Principle
A federal court that has permanently enjoined patent infringement retains jurisdiction to enforce obedience through civil contempt, and the infringer's profits earned by violating the injunction are recoverable by the injured party in that civil contempt proceeding.
Area of Law
General
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