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When to Seek Opinion Counsel in Patent Litigation

Your company is vigorously developing new devices and methods in a promising technical area. The head of the development team calls you, as general counsel, for advice. Two U.S. patents were just issued that may impact a device your company is prepared to market and the method your company uses to make the device. You also have received a letter from your most vigorous competitor — one who has a well-funded technology program and a history of pursuing infringement actions. The letter advises that there is reason to believe that your company is infringing. Your company believes that it has the right to proceed to market, but wants your guidance on what to do.

10 minute read March 01, 2004 at 11:28 AM
By
Jim L. Flegle
When to Seek Opinion Counsel in Patent Litigation

Your company is vigorously developing new devices and methods in a promising technical area. The head of the development team calls you, as general counsel, for advice.

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