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Patent Litigation

Patent disputes can arise even after a patent has been granted. A patent may be infringed, challenged for validity, or questioned on enforceability, making experienced legal representation essential when valuable patent rights are at stake. The IP Protectors represent clients in patent matters before U.S. federal courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Our patent litigation team helps clients assess their legal position, develop effective strategies, and manage complex proceedings while protecting the value of their intellectual property.

Patent Litigation in Federal Court

A granted patent provides its owner with the right to prevent others from making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing the patented invention without authorization. When those rights are violated, a patent owner may pursue an infringement action in U.S. federal court.

Federal patent litigation involves detailed procedures, strict deadlines, extensive evidence, and multiple stages of legal proceedings. Careful preparation is essential to protect your rights throughout the case.

The IP Protectors can assist with a broad range of federal patent litigation matters, including:

• Preparing and filing patent infringement complaints
• Responding to motions and procedural challenges
• Managing discovery and document production
• Taking and defending depositions
• Identifying and working with qualified expert witnesses
• Preparing claim construction arguments and hearings
• Developing summary judgment motions
• Preparing for and conducting trial proceedings
• Handling post-trial motions and appeals
• Gathering and evaluating evidence supporting your position

Our team works to develop a litigation strategy that addresses the legal and commercial interests surrounding your patent rights.

Patent Litigation Before the PTAB

Patent disputes may also arise before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In certain circumstances, third parties may challenge the validity of an issued patent through an Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceeding.

An IPR provides an avenue for challenging the patentability of claims in an issued patent based on prior art consisting of patents or printed publications. For patent owners, defending against such a challenge can be critical to preserving valuable intellectual property rights.

The IP Protectors can assist with PTAB proceedings involving:

• Initiating Inter Partes Review challenges
• Defending issued patents against IPR petitions
• Evaluating patent validity and prior-art issues
• Developing legal and technical arguments
• Preparing PTAB filings and supporting evidence
• Managing the procedural requirements of Board proceedings

Whether you are seeking to challenge a competitor’s patent or defending your own patent against an IPR, we provide focused legal support throughout the proceeding.

Protecting Your Patent Rights

Patent litigation can have significant consequences for your business, from protecting market exclusivity to defending the commercial value of important inventions. The IP Protectors combine patent-focused legal knowledge with a practical understanding of the business interests behind intellectual property disputes.

Whether your matter involves federal court litigation or a PTAB proceeding, our team can help you evaluate your options and develop a strategy focused on protecting your patent rights.