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In likely to be deemed relevant; (b) failure to explain references in a foreign language or submit pre-existing full or partial translations of the references; (c) misstatements of fact, including misstatements in Affidavits concerning Patentability ; and (d) mis-description of Inventorship . The party asking the court to decline to enforce the patent, usually the alleged Infringer , bears the burden of proving inequitable conduct to the court. This party must show by Clear And Convincing Evidence that the patentee intentionally withheld or misrepresented material information. Proven inequitable conduct in any claim can lead the entire Patent to be unenforceable. The law regarding Inequitable Conduct is currently evolving (see '' McKesson Information Solutions, Inc. V. Bridge Medical, Inc '' (2007)) at http://www.fedcir.gov/opinions/06-1517.pdf. FURTHER READING
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