U.S. Design Patent Enforcement: Recent Case Law Decisions and Trends, Due Diligence Considerations, and Best Practices
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live webinar, "Design Patent Enforcement: Recent Case Law Decisions and Trends, Due Diligence Considerations, and Best Practices" scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm EST.
For enforcement of design patents, there are certain best practices that will aid in successful enforcements and minimize pitfalls. Some of these issues include due diligence strategies, policing rights, seeking the appropriate level of engagement, and recognizing the realistic and appropriate scope of design patents. If a lawsuit is necessary, knowing who, where, and how to bring a lawsuit may be critical. Knowing the risks of initialing a lawsuit should also be considered.
Successful enforcement also requires the understanding and appreciation of data surrounding the results of recent design patent litigation. Recent case law decisions may also be critical as decisions relating to the scope of a design patent claim, and defenses such as obviousness and indefiniteness should be considered.
Additionally, strategies for litigation also affect remedies and damages. Best practices also impact whether meaningful monetary or injunctive relief is granted. This can be particularly difficult in view of the state of flux of the tests being applied for infringer’s profits.
Our panel will guide patent counsel on the enforcement of design patent rights. The panel will examine the key considerations involved in determining whether to sue when there is an alleged infringement. The panel will also discuss recent design patent enforcement trends and offer guidance for enforcement and on avoiding common mistakes when enforcing design patent rights.
We will review these and other high profile issues:
What factors should counsel consider when determining whether a design patent has been infringed and whether, where and when to file suit?
What steps should counsel take to avoid common mistakes when enforcing design patent rights?
What strategies can counsel use for effective enforcement of design patent rights?
After our presentations, we will engage in a live question and answer session with participants so we can answer your questions about these important issues directly.
I hope you'll join us.
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Sincerely,
Perry Saidman, Of Counsel
Saidman Design Law Group
Silver Spring, Md.