Recent Trends in Patent Infringement Lawsuits, 2011 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Recent Cases and Constructing Effective Defense Strategies (Inside the Minds)

Recent Trends in Patent Infringement Lawsuits, 2011 ed. is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the latest developments taking place in patent infringement litigation. Featuring partners and chairs from leading law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through today's legal environment, offering insights on the new standards for obviousness and prior art as well as the new rules governing areas such as false marking and business method patents. These top lawyers demonstrate the importance of keeping up with legal trends, knowing the economic and legislative climate, and being aware of potential issues in a case or claim. Additionally, the authors discuss recent cases and laws relevant to patent infringement, such as: Pequignot v. Solo Cup, Stauffer v. Brooks Brothers, and the Patent Reform Act of 2010. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this complex area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Michael P. Bregenzer, Partner, Reed Smith LLP - "False Marking Claims"
2. Robert M. Ward, Partner, Thompson Hine - "Bright Lines - The Law and the Evidence - 20th Century Reflections, 21st Century Challenges and Opportunities for Patent Litigators"
3. Anthony Nimmo, Partner, Ice Miller LLP - "Pursuing and Defending Patent Infringement Claims in Light of Recent Developments in U.S. Patent Law."
4. Neel Chatterjee, Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - "The Ever-Evolving Set of Strategies for Patent Infringement Litigation"
5. Chris L. Gilbert, Partner, Bryan Cave LLP - "From the Courtroom, the Boardroom, to the Capitol: The Current Landscape of Intellectual Property Litigation"
6. Richard J. Stark and Andrei Harasymiak, Partner; Senior Attorney, Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP - "Inducement of Patent Infringement: The Intent Standard and Circumstantial Evidence of Intent"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Stauffer v. Brook Brothers
Appendix B: Pequignot v. Solo Cup
Appendix C: Forest Group v. Bon Tools
Appendix D: DSU Med. Corp. v. JMS Co.
Appendix E: Global-Tech Appliances, Inc. v. SEB, S.A.
Appendix F: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd.