Intellectual Property
Aug. 2, 2006
Contingency Defense in Patent Lawsuits
Focus Column - Enforcing one's patent in litigation can be a costly endeavor.
By Michael A. Shimokaji
Enforcing one's patent in litigation can be a costly endeavor. For a relatively simple infringement case, the American Intellectual Property Law Association has reported that across the United States the cost may on average run in excess of $1 million. With that expenditure, many potential plaintiffs turn to a contingency lawyer to bring suit.
But what about the d...
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