Intellectual Property
Oct. 26, 2016
Attorneys adjust to drop in patent infringement lawsuits
While many patent litigators who represent defendants are glad to see the field cleared of non-practicing entities, they are also taking note of how these rulings are gradually reshaping their practice.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A series of court rulings and legislative acts over the past five years have greatly curtailed frivolous patent infringement suits designed to extract quick settlements from defendants eager to avoid costly trials, according to several patent litigators.
While many litigators who represent defendants are glad to see the field cleared of "patent trolls," they also note that ...
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