Patent Litigation in Japan from an Attorney’s Point of View

I. Introduction | II. Preparation before Bringing Suit | 1. Proof of Infringement | 2. Choice of Action(s): Regular Lawsuits and/or Provisional Injunctions | 3. Forum Shopping | 4. Calculation of Damages | 5. Court Fee | III. Overview of Litigation Procedure (in the First Instance) | IV. Characteristics of Procedure | 1. Experts | 2. Technical Presentations | 3. Document Production Order and Protective Order | 4. Invalidity Defence | 5. Appeal | V. Conclusion