Amicus Briefs

Court rulings play a critical role in helping to address the problem of asserting low quality patents. As part of its Patent Quality Initiative, Askeladden submits “amicus” – or “friend of the court” – briefs on issues of broad importance and interest in court cases.

Courts are especially important because they have the authority to impose costs and, in appropriate cases, issue more significant sanctions against NPEs who abuse the patent system.

Amicus briefs serve to inform courts of the perspective of small and large companies that rely on strong patents and aim to assist in the development of legal rules and standards that will improve the quality of future patents and decrease frivolous suits.

Below is a list of the amicus briefs submitted by Askeladden.