Arthrex v. Smith & Nephew is scheduled for Conference this Friday. A decision whether to grant certiorari is expected at 9:30 AM on Monday, February 29.
Petitioner argues that belief in the invalidity of a patent is a defense to indirect infringement. Cf. Commil v. Cisco. The case is considered in the attached Top Ten Patent Cases at pp. 19-20.
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Hal