
The Patent Litigation Intelligence Report, which highlights the recent surge in patent litigation, provides valuable insights for plaintiffs and defendants looking to hire the best patent litigators for their cases. While changes such as the introduction of PTAB in 2012 or the Alice 101 decision had impacted the patent litigation activity, the report shows that patent litigation is increasing again with over 2,000 cases filed in the first half of 2021 alone, making it more crucial than ever to have the right legal representation.
The period of study covers all cases filed from July. 1, 2017, through Jun. 30, 2021. This period covers:
- 14,506 District Court Patent Cases
- 12,293 Unique Patents
- 14,251 Defendants and Plaintiffs
- 3,050 Law Firms
- 14,685 Attorneys
Similar to other reports, the rankings will cover the "Most Active" and "Best Performing" attorneys, law firms, and companies in the following categories:
- Defendants
- Plaintiffs
- Overall
The Patent Litigation Intelligence Report also provides:
- Top 3 Clients for law firms and attorneys
- Top 3 Firms used by each company
- Lateral Moves
- Judges
