Abstract The United States has the most pro-inventor patent system which provides a full
range of remedies for patentees facing infringement. 35 USC § 271 (b) provides,“Whoever …

In patent law, there is a property right, defined by the claims at the end of every patent. And
then there is the list of things others are prevented from doing with respect to the property …

The ECJ decisions in GAT v LuK and Roche v Primus appear to have prohibited cross-
border relief, bringing the Dutch and the German patents courts (which were willing to grant …

Legal context There has been a perception in recent years that the courts of England and
Wales have been unfriendly territory for patentees. This reputation may not simply be put …

The 2011 decision by the Federal Circuit in Uniloc v. Microsoft properly condemned the"
2500 Rule," which bases a reasonable royalty on 250% of an infringer's profits …

What are the options in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Germany for obtaining relief
comparable to a United States temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction? There …

Previously in this series we have emphasised the importance of patentees crafting a
carefully thought out pan-European patent litigation strategy designed to achieve their …

In its recent decisions, the Supreme Court has rejected several principles adopted by the
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals to govern patent infringement litigation. The Court held that …

Currently, IPOS may also hear matters relating to infringements, but only if the parties agree
to refer the matter to IPOS. IPOS can only make orders in relation to damages in respect of …

The Patents Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court (before that, the House of
Lords) have all and for many years stressed the need for consistency with decisions of the …