Courts often narrowly interpret insurance policy exclusions in favor of policyholders. Coverage may not always be available for many patent and other IP claims, but companies facing IP-related claims should not automatically assume that their commercial general liability policies will not provide coverage. A recent decision in the Northern District of California from a leading voice on intellectual property suggests taking a closer look at the allegations and the policy, as intellectual property exclusions in CGL policies may not necessarily apply in certain IP disputes. You can read a full discussion of the decision by our colleagues Darren Teshima and Harry Moren at Orrick's Policyholder Insider blog.
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