Legal Process

IPEC vs Patents Court: Choosing the Right Venue

A comprehensive guide to choosing between IPEC and the Patents Court for UK patent litigation, covering costs, procedures, and strategic considerations.

Unjustified Threats: The Hidden Risk in Patent Enforcement

UK unjustified threats law creates liability for patent holders who threaten wrong parties. Learn who you can threaten and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Inter Partes Review: A Technical Guide

Expert guide to Inter Partes Review (IPR) at the USPTO PTAB: procedures, timelines, costs, success rates, and critical mistakes to avoid.

Responding to an IPR Petition: Technical Defence Strategies

Defend IPR petitions with expert declarations, claim amendments, and secondary considerations evidence to preserve patent validity at the PTAB.

Patent Invalidity Challenges: What to Expect

Guide to challenging patent validity across multiple forums, covering invalidity grounds, burden of proof, and strategic defence considerations.

Freedom to Operate Analysis: When and Why You Need One

A Freedom to Operate analysis assesses whether you can make, use, or sell a product without infringing third-party patents — essential risk management before product launch that can save millions in litigation costs.

Patent Licensing Negotiations: A Technical Perspective

Claim Construction: The Foundation of Patent Disputes

Patent claim construction determines litigation outcomes. Learn how UK and US courts interpret claims, and how technical experts support this critical process.

How to Respond to a Patent Cease & Desist Letter

Received a patent infringement letter? Learn how to respond strategically with proper timelines, technical analysis, and expert guidance for UK and US disputes.

Letter Before Action: What to Expect in UK Patent Disputes

Understanding the UK Letter Before Action requirement for patent disputes, including timeline, required contents, technical evidence, and how it differs from US procedures.

Preparing for a Patent Deposition: Technical Expert's Guide

Master patent deposition preparation with proven strategies, 10 golden rules for testimony, and expert guidance on avoiding common pitfalls that damage cases.

Patent Damages in the UK: How Compensation is Calculated

Understanding patent damages in the UK, including account of profits, damages inquiries, and how courts calculate compensation. Technical expert guidance.

Patent Prosecution History: Why It Matters in Litigation

Patent prosecution history and estoppel doctrine can bar infringement theories. Learn how to access, analyse, and leverage file wrapper evidence in litigation.

Unified Patent Court: What Technical Experts Need to Know

Essential UPC guide for technical experts covering court structure, evidence requirements, expert testimony procedures and strategic considerations for European patent litigation.