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Supreme Court Limits Forum Shopping in Patent Cases

By Sim Israeloff on May 25, 2017
Posted in Civil Procedure, Patent Law, Venue, Venue

In a closely-watched case, the Supreme Court greatly narrowed venue for patent cases.  The ruling will limit forum shopping and greatly reduce the number of cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, which is perceived as the most favorable district for plaintiffs bringing patent claims.

In recent years as many as much as 30-40%…

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