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eBay Inc. v. MercExchange, L.L.C.
No. 05-130 SCOTUS · Decided SCOTUS
The Law · How the Case Works
Overview
Overview
Rejected a categorical rule granting permanent injunctions in patent cases, requiring courts to apply the traditional four-factor equitable test. Reasserted that equitable remedies are discretionary, not automatic, even when a right is established.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The Supreme Court held that permanent injunctions in patent cases are not automatically available and must be evaluated under the traditional four-factor equitable test. Patent holders cannot rely on a categorical rule; courts retain discretion in deciding whether to grant injunctive relief even when infringement is established.
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