Patent Risk Digest


The Patent Risk Digest provides a monthly update on market activity, policy, and legal developments related to patent litigation.

September 2017

While both litigators and judges grapple with a variety of legal uncertainties introduced by TC Heartland, patent litigation continues, with new campaigns launching every month.

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August 2017

A “file-and-settle” litigation campaign grows to over 100 defendants, and a serial litigator continues asserting an expired patent. Also, patent plaintiffs adapt their strategies to work around the venue limitations set by TC Heartland.

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July 2017

Defendants from a broad range of industries continue to be pulled into litigation by prolific patent litigators. Also, in the wake of TC Heartland, the concentration of patent cases begins to disperse as plaintiffs explore new venues in which to bring litigation.

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