Introduction Germany has always been the centre of European patent enforcement. Düsseldorf and Munich dominate European patent litigation. The Bundespatentgericht handles nullity actions. Germany’s bifurcation system — infringement decided separately from validity — has shaped European IP strategy for decades....
Introduction You receive a demand letter. An NPE is asserting a patent granted in 2017. Your natural response: file an IPR to challenge validity. The new reality under the PTAB’s settled expectations doctrine: that 2017 patent has been in force...
Introduction: The Stakes of Patent Invalidation In the high-stakes world of innovation, patents act as both legal shields and strategic assets. They grant exclusive rights to inventors and companies, enabling them to protect and commercialize their innovations. But not all...
The Problem with Traditional Prior Art Searches In the competitive world of intellectual property and patent litigation, finding the right prior art at the right time can make or break a case. Yet, even the most seasoned patent search professionals...
Turn overlooked patent figures into courtroom leverage. The Litigation Problem Hiding in the Figures If you’ve prepped for a Markman, drafted an IPR petition on a short fuse, or raced to finalize invalidity contentions before a local rule deadline, you’ve...
Precision Under Pressure: Why Invalidation Demands More In today’s innovation-driven economy, patents serve as critical assets and legal safeguards. However, not all patents withstand rigorous scrutiny. Whether preparing for litigation, post-grant opposition, or freedom-to-operate analysis, the key question remains: Can...