We analyze the extent to which private defensive litigation insurance deters patent assertion by non …-practicing entities (NPEs). We study the effect that a patent-specific defensive insurance product, offered by a leading litigation … defensive litigation insurance on the behavior of patent enforcers and accused infringers. We show that the availability of …

We compare patent litigation cases across four European jurisdictions – Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the UK … considerable number of patents are litigated in multiple jurisdictions, but the majority of patents are subject to litigation only …

This paper presents an empirical analysis of the determinants of patent litigation in Germany, based on information … analysis show that relatively valuable patents are more likely to be involved in litigation cases than the average patent …. Patents which have survived opposition are more likely to encounter subsequent litigation actions after the granting procedure …

. Fourth, we treat the subject of civil litigation, that is, the bringing of lawsuits, and their settlement or disposition at …-bearing and insurance, and the costs of the liability system. Second, we consider property law, where we address the nature and … additional topics relating to litigation. Fifth, we consider public enforcement of law, focusing on the level of law enforcement …

licensing negotiations between a patent holder and a downstream firm in the shadow of litigation. More specifically, we consider … litigation, but the patent holder may be under-compensated due to aspects of the patent remedy system other than injunctions. We …

We analyze the extent to which private defensive litigation insurance deters patent assertion by non …-practicing entities (NPEs). We study the effect that a patent-specific defensive insurance product, offered by a leading litigation … defensive litigation insurance on the behavior of patent enforcers and accused infringers. We show that the availability of …

. Simulations of the model, calibrated on U.S. patent and litigation data, indicate that patenting is socially excessive and the …