Intellectual Property
Jun. 17, 2021
Practical considerations for joint defense groups in patent cases
Although the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act made it harder for patent holders to sue multiple, unrelated defendants for patent infringement in a single lawsuit, it is still quite common for patent holders to file separate, simultaneous lawsuits against multiple defendants in the same court.
Roman A. Swoopes
Associate
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Roman focuses on patent and copyright litigation and counseling.
Although the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act made it harder for patent holders to sue multiple, unrelated defendants for patent infringement in a single lawsuit, it is still quite common for patent holders to file separate, simultaneous lawsuits against multiple defendants in the same court. Courts may relate these cases and set identical pretrial schedules to conserve judicial resources, and judges expect defendants to collaborate to facilitate case management. Formi...
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