D. Mass.: Knowledge of Parent Patent, by Itself, May Not Suffice to Show Knowledge of Child Patent for Purposes of Indirect and Willful Infringement

August 11, 2025 Patent Litigation, Patent Infringement

In considering a motion to dismiss infringement claims for two related patents, the District of Massachusetts recently held that pre-suit knowledge of a “parent” patent, without more, is insufficient to establish pre-suit knowledge of the “child” patent for purposes of indirect and willful infringement.

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