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With another year behind us, Nonwovens Industry is reflecting on some of the top breaking news stories of 2017. Hygiene-related articles covered seven of the top 10 most widely read articles of the year, which is no surprise as more hygiene companies expanded operations and innovations across the globe. The following is a look at what readers gravitated towards in 2017.
1. SCA Wins Victory in Patent Infringement Case
In March, SCA won a victory before the U.S. Supreme Court in its seven-year patent infringement case against First Quality Products, Inc. In a 7-1 decision written by Justice Alito, the Supreme Court concluded that the six-year statutory period of limitations during which a patent infringement claim must be commenced cannot be shortened based on the equitable doctrine known as laches. The decision provides certainty as to the damages period for patent infringement and allows SCA to proceed with its claim for pre-suit damages against First Quality. In 2010, SCA sue
1. SCA Wins Victory in Patent Infringement Case
In March, SCA won a victory before the U.S. Supreme Court in its seven-year patent infringement case against First Quality Products, Inc. In a 7-1 decision written by Justice Alito, the Supreme Court concluded that the six-year statutory period of limitations during which a patent infringement claim must be commenced cannot be shortened based on the equitable doctrine known as laches. The decision provides certainty as to the damages period for patent infringement and allows SCA to proceed with its claim for pre-suit damages against First Quality. In 2010, SCA sue
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