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In brief
Overview
Background and question before the Court
What each side argues
Petitioner (Quanta Computer, Inc.)
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Respondent (LG Electronics, Inc.)
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Amicus (United States)
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What happened at oral argument
According to Chief Justice Roberts, chief Justice Roberts questioned whether a contract could override exhaustion.
Justice Breyer asked why the issue was not present in the case.
According to Justice Scalia, justice Scalia raised the issue of subsequent conduct and implied license timing.
What the Court decided
Why it matters
Terms to know
No glossary terms are available for this guide.
Primary sources
Read the source materials on the official site or open the immutable repository copy used for this guide.
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