Litigation finance is poised for another year of growth and innovation, particularly in the area of patent litigation. The unique risk-reward characteristics of patent cases have propelled an interest in patent litigation investment.
Results from Bloomberg Law’s 2021 Litigation Finance Survey confirm a steady growth in litigation funding for patent cases. The number of lawyers that have obtained funding in patent law has increased from 19% in 2020 to 24% in 2021, making this the second most active practice area in litigation financing after commercial litigation.
Almost alone among practice areas listed in the survey, the patent field saw more ...