Cost of NPE Lawsuits

Defending NPE patent lawsuits is costly. Legal fees often amount to $1m to $3m per year for several years.
Costs keep accumulating as the lawsuit progresses.

But legal costs are only the tip of the iceberg. The cost of business disruption can be even greater, through:

• Collecting documents and identifying witnesses to assist in discovery
• Tying up key technical staff to assist lawyers in understanding technology
• Management distraction in deciding strategy

Finally, there is the risk of losing the lawsuit, resulting in unpredictable damages and royalties.