Litigation Management
"Even in court, learning processes still occur"
(Martin Gerhard Reisenberg)
The outcome of court proceedings relating to IP rights can have far-reaching effects on one’s business. But the effect on other market participants and the public is also often great (and is just as frequently underestimated). Even the decision to commence court proceedings or to take decisive steps in this direction should therefore always be taken at management level.
IP-related proceedings are often technically and legally complex; they therefore generally last a very long time. Constant monitoring is thus also necessary while proceedings are ongoing:
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What were the original aims?
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What has already been achieved?
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Which objectives have had to be abandoned?
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Which of the other side’s positions were unexpected?
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Does that change our own assessment?
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What effect have the proceedings had in the market?
Experience shows that these questions are very often best answered by a team which combines market awareness with competence in patent law and other aspects of law.
Of course, we will also assist you in ongoing proceedings in ways which go beyond purely patent law or the law generally. Because, for us, proper dispute management is all part of: