How to Defend the Claim for Infringement on Invention Patents, or What Countermeasures Can be Taken in Various Jurisdictions?

The IPBA’s Intellectual Property Committee brings you this fascinating discussion on cross-border issues pertaining to patent infringement.

Company A (Germany), Company B (China) and Company C (Brazil) are all engaged in production of certain products, and are competitors to some extent. Company A claims that the products of Company B and Company C infringe on its invention patent, and brings litigation against Company B and Company C in Germany, USA, Japan and Korea.

In this scenario, as the attorneys for Company B and Company C, speakers will present how to defend the case against Company A, suggesting countermeasures that can be taken in various jurisdictions. The panel of lawyers from Germany, the US, Japan, Korean, Brazil and China will share their thoughts on the defenses and countermeasures, including but not limited to patent invalidation, defense in the litigation, counterclaim, etc.