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• Using a patent right inappropriately, for example, for forcing a license to purchase a prodict that is not covered by the claims of the patent.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Misuse. (n.d.). Glossary of Patent Terms. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/misuse.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Misuse. www.webpatent.com. Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/misuse (accessed: February 4, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Misuse." Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/misuse.

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