INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - Patents - Threats of infringement proceedings made to third parties - Whether use of applicant's apparatus infringed patent - Integer of claim required that surface of apparatus "abut" end wall of shipping container being lifted - Whether requirement satisfactorily close proximity short of contact - Integer of claim required arm of apparatus to have "moveable component" incorporating a twist lock - Whether requirement satisfied by elements of twist lock itself being moveable apropos the arm.
CONSUMER LAW - Misleading and deceptive conduct - Allegations of patent infringement - Whether conduct of addressees did involve infringement - Whether allegations misrepresented extent of patent protection.
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