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Intellectual Property and Competition Law

Patent litigation and cost shifting in Europe: critical appraisal and proposal of alternative solutions

Fischmann, FilipePatent litigation and cost shifting in Europe: critical appraisal and proposal of alternative solutions Journal of intellectual property law & practice 10, 2 (2015), 98 - 108.

This article analyses different costs rules and practices regarding patent litigation in Europe, explains the functions played by cost-shifting provisions and proposes the introduction of a modulated two-way fee-shifting system, in order to enhance patent litigation.

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