Green Technology Patents and Litigation
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
There has been a recent surge in green technology-related patents, ranging from energy-saving devices to alternative energy production and emissions-reduction trading methods. Along with these developments comes an increased prospect of litigation.
This seminar explored the scope of emerging patent protection in this area, and anticipated issues concerning enforcement of these important rights in patent litigation.
Topics included
- Emerging scope and diversity of green technology patents
- Emissions trading method patents
- Validity and enforceability of green technology business method patents
- Green remanufacturing and refurbishment patent issues
- Past and anticipated litigation involving green technology
- Cost and budgeting for green technology patent litigation