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Intellectual Property

Jan. 8, 2015

Litigation filing decline creates tougher environment for patent cases

For the first time in six years, patent holders have become less willing to pursue infringement complaints in federal court, a development which legal observers say represents a chill for litigators handling such cases.


By Kevin Lee


Daily Journal Staff Writer


For the first time in six years, patent holders have become less willing to pursue infringement complaints in federal court, a development which legal observers say represents a chill for litigators handling such cases.


Experts expect the downturn in patent lawsuits to continue into the near future as the patent bar, the courts and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office adjust to recent developments in ca...

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