Federal Circuit Grills NPE Lawyer: The § 287 Settlement Trap Snaps Shut
Three judges eviscerated an NPE lawyer today over a sneaky patent-marking dodge. VDPP v. Volkswagen exposes how 'no-admit' settlements could backfire big time under § 287.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Federal Circuit panel hammered NPE lawyer on § 287 marking in settlements, signaling potential trap for trolls. 𝕏
- Settlement licenses without infringement admission may still trigger marking obligations, nuking damages. 𝕏
- Sanctions against lawyers personally add risk; expect more scrutiny on NPE deals. 𝕏
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