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		mnutt on July 24, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Even experts get it wrong Patent infringement is a civil matter, and a variety of those don't require intent. Criminal cases are much more likely to require intent, though there are plenty that don't.

Oxryly on July 24, 2012 [–]

IANAL, so isn't one of the counterparts to intent in law negligence?

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