The last three years have seen substantial developments in how patent infringement cases are tried. Effective representation requires substantial preparation, and substantial awareness of recent developments in the law. Many of these recent developments provide greater clarity and whether you believe they are favorable or unfavorable, greater clarity enhances the value of the patent system for all concerned. In this article, Finnegan attorney Patrick J. Coyne discusses how several recent decisions by both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit will profoundly affect the way patent cases are tried, particularly with respect to pleading requirements, validity, claim construction, inducement to infringe, and remedies.
Originally published in Law 360
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