Managing an embarrassing patent

In many ways, a patent owner's rights can be a hindrance to competitors. However, competitors are not without remedies for dealing with the situation.

This fact sheet is intended to give the reader an initial idea of the diversity of means, both contentious and consensual, available to deal with an annoying patent. It also attempts to discuss the advantages and disadvantages associated with each of these means, which make them more suitable in some situations and less so in others.