Patent Remedies. 2 credits

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This course studies examines the legal doctrines and theoretical principles comprising remedies for infringement of patents. We will study both legal and equitable remedies: damages (lost profits and reasonable royalties) and injunctions (preliminary and permanent). It will also study related remedies doctrines, such as enhanced damages, and attorney fees. Among these legal topics, the course will address “hot topics” in patent remedies, such as the remedies available to owners of standard essential patents committed to FRAND licensing, patent holdup, and patent trolls. The purpose of this course is to gain a better understanding of the theoretical, policy, and economic justifications for patent remedies doctrines. Remedies are not only the primary reason why a patent owner pursues an infringement claim in court, they are also the legal framework that defines the incentives (or disincentives) in commercial negotiations that comprise patent licensing.Offered by Law. May not be repeated for credit.