In the field of patents, Black’s Law Dictionary defines “misuse” as “the use of a patent either to improperly extend the granted monopoly to non-patented goods or to violate antitrust laws.”  In general, Black’s Law Dictionary states:  “improper use, in an unintended or unforeseeable manner.”  Dictionaries generally define misuse as a wrong, incorrect or improper use, or misapplication.  Misuse may also refer to improper or excessive use, or to acts which change the inherent purpose or function of something.