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masix2 says:

If Ford applied for their own patents in 63 and only used their own designs in 64 and 69, why did they start negotiating with Kearns in 71 and how could they have been found guilty of non willfull patent violation if they didn't violate the patent?
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Scott Monty says:

There's a difference between willful infringement and non-willful infringement. What the courts found is that Ford didn't steal Kearns' idea - i.e., they didn't maliciously and intentionally use the same design. This happens in inventions and patent law all the time.

As to the timing of the negotiations, that had to do with Kearns' decision to take action.

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company
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