Annual Global Patent Litigation Report 2014

I. Overview of Global Trends¹

Today, corporations face a panoply of options on how and where to litigate against competitors. Patent owners and alleged infringers often face off in multiple countries with varying legal systems and consequent varying results. Although patents remain a national property right, patent owners and alleged infringers must develop a global strategy for IP litigation to maximize resources and leverage litigation results for the best business outcome. Understanding the attributes of different legal systems and procedures is only one part of a complex process for developing a winning strategy. Companies must also understand the costs, ...