Overview

Patent disputes can arise from the assertion of patent rights against competitors, the defense of infringement claims brought by non-practicing entities or direct market adversaries, challenges to patent validity in inter partes review, or post-licensing disputes over royalty obligations and scope. The financial and competitive consequences of patent litigation extend well beyond the immediate proceeding — an adverse ruling can enjoin core products, expose defendants to substantial damages across years of alleged infringement, and reshape a company’s market position.

Patent litigation encompasses disputes arising from the ownership, validity, scope, and infringement of issued patents, requiring counsel who can integrate technical subject matter expertise with complex procedural and damages strategy across district court, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the Federal Circuit.