Definition
An injunction is a court order that prohibits an infringer from continuing to make, use, or sell a patented invention.
Why It Matters Legally
An injunction can be more valuable than money because it removes a competitor from the market entirely. Whether a court will grant one depends on several factors and is often the patent owner’s main goal.
Example Use Case
After winning its case, a patent owner obtains an injunction forcing the competitor to pull its infringing product from store shelves.
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Related Terms
Patent Infringement, Damages, Patent Litigation, Permanent Injunction, Preliminary Injunction