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PatentsUSA

Serial Patent Litigation Under Hatch-Waxman Delays Affordable Generic Drugs for Years

The Hatch-Waxman Act established a framework to balance patent protection and generic drug entry through Paragraph IV certifications and a 30-month automatic stay on FDA approvals during patent litigation. However, brand manufacturers have leveraged serial patent litigation—filing successive infringement suits on new…

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
PatentsUSA

Patent Litigation Icon Sam Baxter Steps Down After Five Decades at McKool Smith

Sam Baxter, a legendary figure in patent litigation and a cornerstone of McKool Smith’s trial team, has retired after more than fifty years in the legal profession. Renowned for his work in the Eastern District of Texas, Baxter’s career has shaped the landscape of intellectual property litigation, with his advocacy im…

Friday, May 1, 2026
PatentsUSA

Understanding the Strategic Appeal of ITC Patent Litigation Under Section 337

The International Trade Commission (ITC) has evolved into a pivotal forum for patent enforcement, particularly in technology and life sciences. By leveraging Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, patent owners can secure exclusion orders blocking infringing imports, a remedy unavailable in district courts. This artic…

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
PatentsSoutheast Asia

Allen & Gledhill Clinches Top Patent Litigation Honor at Asia IP Awards 2024 in Manila

Allen & Gledhill’s Intellectual Property Practice has been named Singapore Patent Contentious Firm of the Year at the Asia IP Awards 2024. The accolade was presented during the awards ceremony held on 17 November 2024 in Manila, which celebrates outstanding IP practices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas as voted b…

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
PatentsEurope

Ericsson and Apple Expand Patent Litigation Across Europe and Beyond

Ericsson has initiated multiple patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in key European jurisdictions including Düsseldorf, Mannheim, and Munich, as well as in the Netherlands and Brazil. Apple has also filed a patent suit against Ericsson in Mannheim, signaling a broadening of their licensing conflict beyond the U…

Friday, January 21, 2022
LitigationUSA

Surge in Third-Party Financing Transforms Patent Litigation Landscape in the U.S.

Third-party funding for patent litigation in the United States has expanded rapidly over the past five years, evolving from a rare practice to a major financing option. This funding typically involves non-recourse investments by third-party funders who cover litigation costs in exchange for a share of any recovery. Wh…

Thursday, August 2, 2018
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