A third party that provides a service that allows a licensee to avoid restrictions found in its patent grant (license) is guilty of "induced infringement."

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According to the doctrine of "induced infringement," a third party that provides a service that allows a licensee to avoid restrictions in its patent grant (license) can be held liable for inducing infringement. This is because they are contributing to the infringement by encouraging or facilitating the licensee to engage in infringing activity.

A Third Party That Provides a Service That Allows a Licensee