Value For Money In Global Patent Litigation: Relative Cost And Time To First Judgment In Eight Key Countries.

Relative cost and time to first instance judgment are important components of global litigation strategy. A fast decision in a key jurisdiction will create an early strategic advantage. However, expensive litigation in a market with lower returns may not be warranted without a series of wins in more ‘litigation efficient’ countries.

So, where will you get the fastest decisions?

On average, patent litigants will obtain a first instance judgment first in China (3-6 months for an Administrative Action, 6-12 months in Court), then the UK, Netherlands or Germany (9-15 months), followed in decreasing order by Japan, France, USA, and finally Australia (the slowest with 33 months on average).