IMD-3-2013 © 2008
Boscheck, Ralf
Patents are probabilistic, that is, their reach and credibility frequently have to be asserted in court. A patent holder's capability to do so is far from specific.
About 50 % of all prosecuted United States patents are generally discovered void, consisting of a few of most likely fantastic industrial value. This note about generic competition and patent litigation points out a number of examples of settlements reached.
Subjects: Generic competition; Patent litigation; Court settlements; Pharmaceuticals
Settings: United States ; Pharmaceutical ; n/a ; n/a