9/06/2004

Explore Patent Litigation Alternatives

From the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal:

"Enforcement of intellectual property rights and, in particular, patent rights, is often a key business issue for many companies. But with its potential expense, business disruption and risks, companies cannot embark upon patent litigation blindly. Depending on the situation, there may be alternatives to litigation, such as licenses. In order to make an informed business decision, a patent owner or an accused infringer should conduct an extensive assessment of all options and potential outcomes before embarking on a patent enforcement campaign or responding to enforcement efforts. "