Seyfarth Shaw: The Landscape of Patent Litigation Has Changed | Practical Law

Seyfarth Shaw: The Landscape of Patent Litigation Has Changed | Practical Law

This Seyfarth Shaw LLP memorandum discusses impact the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) has on retailers involved in patent litigation.  The AIA's new joinder provision aims to reduce multi-defendant litigation, which may decrease litigation for retailers with an online presence.  The AIA's false marking provision may reduce false marking claims against retailers that inadvertently sell products with improper or expired patents on products.

Seyfarth Shaw: The Landscape of Patent Litigation Has Changed

Practical Law Article 2-509-3031 (Approx. 2 pages)

Seyfarth Shaw: The Landscape of Patent Litigation Has Changed

by Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Published on 11 Oct 2011USA (National/Federal)
This Seyfarth Shaw LLP memorandum discusses impact the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) has on retailers involved in patent litigation. The AIA's new joinder provision aims to reduce multi-defendant litigation, which may decrease litigation for retailers with an online presence. The AIA's false marking provision may reduce false marking claims against retailers that inadvertently sell products with improper or expired patents on products.