As global IP battles become increasingly common, multinationals must not only decide whether to respond to a lawsuit by filing a counterclaim, but where to bring that response. While patent owners are understandably attracted to large and lucrative markets like the US, the speed and quality of proceedings in jurisdictions like Korea make it an interesting venue as well
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Rebecca Newman at Addleshaw Goddard, who live-reported on the seminal dispute, unpicks the trials and tribulations of the case and considers its impact
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