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A closer look*

2008 patent litigation study: Damages, awards, success rates and time-to-trial


Patent litigation appears to continue to be an effective protection and monetization path for patent holders. Although legislation is to be put in place that may influence patenting activities and the litigation process, for now, the courts appear to be increasingly protecting those patent holders proving the validity, enforceability, and infringement of their patents.

With trial success rates at their highest level in history, patent holders appear to be winning with considerable awards of damages.





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