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Last week we discussed how useful Rule 11 can be used to recoup reasonable expenses drawn from frivolous litigation in the context of a recent decision in Imprenta Services...

Last week we discussed how useful Rule 11 can be used to recoup reasonable expenses drawn from frivolous litigation in the context of a recent decision in Imprenta Services, Inc. et al....

While litigants may oft use Rule 11 prematurely or inappropriately, it does have its proper time and place when deployed as intended. In the patent context, examples include when claim...

Rule 11 has its proper time and place when deployed as intended. In patent context, examples include when claim elements are clearly missing in an accused product but a patent owner refuses to withdraw infringement allegations or defendant continues to contest infringement.

While litigants may oft use Rule 11 prematurely or inappropriately, it does have its proper time and place when deployed as intended.