Intellectual Property

Inside IP: Uniloc and Its Impact on the Entire Market Value Rule
(October 2011)

In this issue of AlixPartners’ Inside IP, we focus on recent cases involving the Courts’ application of the entire market value rule. As a result of Uniloc v. Microsoft and other cases, the Courts have provided additional guidance for interpreting and applying the entire market value rule to determine an appropriate royalty base and rate.   We highlight several recent cases to illustrate the importance of appropriate apportionment and requirement to provide adequate bases for conclusions. 

Inside IP: Uniloc and Its Impact on Damages Opinions
(July 2011)

The Federal Circuit's decision in Uniloc v Microsoft to reject the 25 percent rule is expected to have an impact on calculating patent damages. In this issue of AlixPartners' Inside IP, we provide context and analysis of the Court's opinion and discuss its implications for damages experts.