U.S. Patent Litigation Trends in 2025: Patterns Behind the Numbers
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U.S. Patent Litigation Trends in 2025: Patterns Behind the Numbers
"Understanding U.S. patent litigation requires looking past raw filing numbers to the interplay of technology, strategic enforcement and the intrinsic strength of patents. Patent litigation trends provide critical insights into the evolving landscape of innovation, enforcement and intellectual property strategy. Understanding these trends is essential for companies, investors, and legal professionals who seek to manage risk, protect assets and navigate a complex legal environment."
"In response to the question, "Which trend will have the greatest impact on U.S. patent litigation in the coming years?", 43% of webinar participants highlighted the growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in litigation strategy, reflecting its transformative role in case preparation, risk assessment, and courtroom advocacy. The second most cited trend, at 36%, was the globalization of litigation campaigns, illustrating the complexity of cross-border enforcement in today's interconnected markets."
Patent litigation in the United States is shaped by technology, enforcement strategy, and patent strength rather than raw filing counts. Litigation trends reveal impacts on innovation, enforcement practices, and IP strategy, affecting companies, investors, and legal professionals. Rising enforcement activity, venue shifts, and increased involvement of patent assertion entities have elevated patent litigation significance. Industry polling shows AI adoption in litigation strategy and globalization of enforcement campaigns as leading trends. Patent and litigation data are widely used for forecasting outcomes, assessing risk, and calculating damages, FRAND rates, and patent value. Tracking these patterns helps stakeholders anticipate legal challenges and guide strategic decisions.
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