Cornerstone Report Highlights Global Diversification in Patent Cases Caused by Uncertainty in U.S. Patent Rights

Cornerstone Research report shows U.S. patent litigation declining due to uncertainty from eBay v. MercExchange (2006) ruling and America Invents Act (2011), which reduced injunctive relief and created PTAB proceedings. Patent enforcement has shifted globally to China, EU Unified Patent Court, Germany, UK, and Netherlands offering faster timelines and injunctive relief. China's patent cases rose from 10,000 (2015) to 45,000 (2023). Trade secret litigation increased following Defend Trade Secrets Act (2016). AI developments are reshaping IP enforcement frameworks globally.