Due to the substantial costs and risk inherent in patent litigation, it is a natural fit for litigation funding—in particular for smaller, entrepreneurial inventors and patent owners who find themselves pitted against larger, more well-resourced defendants. Partnering with a litigation funder allows a patent owner to achieve equal footing and to offset some of their risk to the funder.
From the perspective of law firms with substantial patent litigation practices, a litigation finance agreement with a funder can boost their financial position.
This whitepaper explores how litigation funding can aid both firms and claimants involved in patent litigation. You can download the whitepaper here.