Having a patent gives you the right to prevent others from making, using, or selling your patented invention. If a company or individual does one of these things, the patent owner may have a cause of action for a patent infringement case. If you believe someone has infringed on your patent or if you have been accused of patent...
Continue ReadingTexas is one of the most active patent jurisdictions in the country, making it a key location for protecting intellectual property. Patent litigation takes place in Federal Court. Texas has four Districts (Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern), and each District is well versed in patent litigation, with the Eastern District of Texas and Western District of Texas well known...
Continue ReadingDamages for Patent Infringement If you have a patent that you believe is being infringed, you may have questions about recoverable damages. You may be asking what are the damages for patent infringement, and how to prove damages. Or if you are being accused of infringement, you may be asking what is the value of this patent. Our experienced patent litigation...
Continue ReadingThere were a total of approximately 3.1 million unexpired patents in the United States in 2020. With so many patents covering inventions of all kinds, well-meaning companies may find that they have accidentally and allegedly infringed upon someone’s patent rights. As with other types of intellectual property, patent infringement is serious business. You may have wondered what to do...
Continue ReadingAs an inventor, owning a patent is one of the most rewarding things you can achieve. Successfully obtaining a patent on your invention requires significant dedication, time, and money. Unfortunately, however, individuals and entities do not always respect the protections provided by a patent. In fact, there were more than 225,000 patent cases filed in District Court in 2017...
Continue ReadingIf you have an idea that requires a patent, you should consider consulting with a patent lawyer. There are many things a patent lawyer can do, such as advise you on the process for obtaining your patent and help you protect it against infringement. What Is a Patent? Patents can be used to protect any number of ideas and...
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