Patent litigation has seen a dramatic growth in awards compared to other litigation areas. The average and median jury awards in patent cases continue to rise notably. Conversely, damages awarded by Judge Albright in the WDTX have declined sharply. In contrast, judges in SDNY are dominating the 'Total Damages Awarded' chart, indicating a shift in the locus of successful patent assertions. The proposed patent tax system introduces uncertainties about patent valuation that could further complicate this landscape.
The data from Lex Machina's Damage Awards Litigation Report 2025 shows a dramatic growth in patent litigation awards relative to other areas of litigation, indicating a significant shift in legal trends.
The average and median jury awards in patent cases have continued to rise sharply, suggesting that patent holders are obtaining increasingly favorable outcomes in court.
There has been a marked decline in damages awarded in cases overseen by Judge Albright in Waco, pointing to changing dynamics in patent litigation and the potential influence of various jurisdictions.
The dominance of SDNY judges in the 'Total Damages Awarded' chart illustrates the evolving landscape of patent litigation, highlighting where patent holders are currently finding success.
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