A. Investors' & Lenders' Contributory Liability
As discussed in Part II above, contributory liability arises under two theories: inducement and product distribution. Looking at the possibility of liability arising from "the products or activities that make ... duplication possible," n208 it seems clear that giving another money via investment or lending will not fall under the product category, but it will raise an inducement question. As detailed above, contributory liability will arise when there is (1) actual or constructive knowledge of the infringement n209 and (2) a material contribution to the infringement. n210