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Norton Rose Fulbright Survey Reveals Steady US Patent Disputes Amid Rising Concerns Over Third-Party Funding

Corporate counsel anticipate stable patent litigation volumes in 2026 but warn of increased risks linked to third-party litigation financing

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A recent survey by Norton Rose Fulbright of 400 US corporate counsel highlights a stabilization in patent dispute volumes while signaling potential risk escalation due to third-party funding in the coming year. The findings provide insight into evolving perceptions of intellectual property challenges across patents, t…
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Norton Rose Fulbright Survey Reveals Steady US Patent Disputes Amid Rising Concerns Over Third-Party Funding A recent survey by Norton Rose Fulbright of 400 US corporate counsel highlights a stabilization in patent dispute volumes while signaling potential risk escalation due to third-party funding in the coming year. The find... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/norton-rose-fulbright-survey-reveals-steady-us-patent-disputes-amid-rising-concerns-over-third-party-funding

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