H-F class action suit

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Hmmm, is it really illegal to sell a product with an expired patent? Why? Do you have source material for this? I'm really interested in doing further research. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Dick Steinkamp

I think he means that it is illegal to sell an item with an expired patent IF it still carries the patent number on the item

(I have no idea if this is actually true or not)

Originally Posted by pj's junkers

Supreme court says yes

Thank you pj's junkers, it is true, I'm not a liar!

" In a recent patent case heard by the Supreme Court in 2009 (Forest Group v. Bon Tool), the Court reinforced the idea that patent protection is for a limited time. The Court reasoned that intentionally continuing to manufacture goods with a patent number of a patent that has expired in an attempt to deceive the public is a deceptive trade practice designed to stifle competition in the marketplace. Potential competitors may be dissuaded from entering the same market if they believe that there is a continued monopoly in place."

"Selling Goods Marked with an Expired Patent is Unlawfu"l