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Federal Circuit Changes Rule for 'Opinion of Counsel' Defense in Patent Litigation
Authors: Robert M. Fuhrer; Monica B. Lateef

9/17/2004

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A finding of willful infringement gives a United States district court judge the discretion to award a patentee up to three times the damages suffered from an infringement. Thus, a finding of willful infringement is a major concern for businesses.

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