IP at the Supreme Court Series: Limelight Networks, Inc. v. Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Supreme Court Building
 

April 30, 2014
4:00pm | Room 603 

Reception to Follow

Webcast

In PIJIP’s ongoing Supreme Court Series, a panel of counsel for amici and parties will discuss the case on the afternoon following oral argument before the Court.

Panel:

  • J.C. Rozendaal, Partner, Kellogg Huber Hansen Todd Evans & Figel, Counsel for Petitioner, Limelight Networks, Inc.
  • Thomas Saunders, Partner, WilmerHale, Counsel for Respondent, Akami Technologies, Inc.
  • William Hubbard, Professor, University of Baltimore School of Law, Amicus Curiae Supporting Neither Party

Moderated by Prof. Megan LaBelle, Catholic University, Columbus School of Law

Issue:

Whether the Federal Circuit erred in holding that a defendant may be held liable for inducing patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271(b) even though no one has committed direct infringement under Section 271(a).

Update:

Decision: June 2, 2014
Argument: TranscriptAudio

All briefs available on SCOTUSblog: Limelight Networks, Inc. v. Akamai Technologies, Inc