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Our Patent Litigation practice represents clients in high-stakes patent disputes in federal courts, the ITC, and PTAB proceedings, with deep experience across technology sectors and a proven track record of success.

Prevailing in High-Stakes Patent Disputes

Patent litigation involves high stakes, technical complexity, and procedural sophistication. MC Law's Patent Litigation practice represents clients in patent disputes across all forums and technology areas, bringing a track record of success in trials, appeals, and administrative proceedings.

District Court Litigation

We handle patent infringement cases in federal district courts nationwide. We have particular experience in active patent jurisdictions including the Eastern District of Texas, District of Delaware, Northern District of California, and Western District of Texas.

ITC Proceedings

The International Trade Commission offers accelerated relief against infringing imports. We represent complainants seeking exclusion orders and respondents defending against Section 337 investigations.

PTAB Proceedings

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board provides efficient patent validity challenges. We file and defend inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, and covered business method reviews.

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Patent LitigationDistrict Court LitigationITC ProceedingsPTAB ReviewsFederal Circuit Appeals

Frequently asked questions

Common venues include Delaware, the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, and Northern California. Venue choice significantly affects timing, procedures, and outcomes.

The court's interpretation of patent claim terms, typically determined at a Markman hearing. Claim construction often determines case outcome.

Damages include reasonable royalty (minimum), lost profits if provable, and up to 3x enhancement for willful infringement. Permanent injunctions are available but not automatic.

Inter partes review challenges patent validity based on prior art. It's faster and cheaper than district court but limited to certain invalidity grounds.

Federal district court cases typically take 2-3 years to trial. Timing varies significantly by venue and complexity.

Patent litigation is expensive. Early case assessment should evaluate settlement economics considering litigation costs, risks, and business impact.

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Casey Scott McKay
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Nidhi Majethia
Paralegal
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