The Impact of Recent Patent Law Cases and Developments provides an authoritative, insiders perspective on key strategies for understanding important changes in patent law. Featuring partners from some of the nations leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the process of interpreting recent decisions and updating client strategies in light of current developments. These top lawyers offer their insights on analyzing the implications of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, educating clients on new standards, and revising patent litigation strategies. From Bilski v. Kappos to Association for Molecular Pathology v. US Patent and Trademark Office, these authors discuss crucial cases in the area of patent law, and speculate on what patent reform will mean for practitioners going forward. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced attorneys offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.

This book sets out governing statutes and rules at the beginning of each chapter and includes sample litigation documents where possible. The casebook begins with discussions of who to sue, where to sue, pleading requirements, discovery, and trial strategy. It then moves into substantive legal issues. The Third Edition includes new material on pharmaceutical litigation under the Hatch-Waxman Act and the most developments in the law of invalidity and infringement. The book next addresses issues surrounding remedies, including injunctive relief (with a discussion of the Supreme Court's eBay decision), contempt proceedings, and damages. Also included are post-trial matters including jury instructions, special verdict forms, the preclusive effect of final judgments, judgment as a matter of law, and new trial motions. Finally, the book covers the appeal process and reexamination and reissue proceedings.