United States: Patent Litigation Comparative Guide

Summary

This article provides an overview of patent litigation in the United States. It details the legal framework including relevant laws such as the Patent Act Title 35, the establishment of the USPTO, and the role of the PTAB under the America Invents Act for post-grant reviews and inter partes reviews. It covers procedures in federal courts, the role of bilateral and multilateral agreements, and mechanisms for enforcing and challenging patents including infringement proceedings. It also touches on topics such as claim construction, remedies, appeals, and the role of third-party funding. The article is tagged with topics related to U.S. patent law, patent infringement, and bodies like the PTAB and USPTO, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the legal and procedural environment for patents in the United States.