The defense of ________ of the patent asserts that the allegedly infringing matter does not fall within the claims of the issued patent.

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The defense of noninfringement asserts that the allegedly infringing matter is not covered by the claims of the issued patent. Invalidity defense challenges the validity of the patent itself. Misuse defense asserts that the owner of the patent has engaged in anticompetitive conduct. Abandonment defense asserts that the owner of the patent abandoned the patent rights.

The Defense of ________ of the Patent Asserts That the Allegedly