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[DR. EVIL]

Going to trial is the major gamble. Treble damages could be awarded… However, you are relying on a jury of average intelligence people for your fate.

80% of cases settle.

How good are our negotiators? That’s the question.

[umiak]

The term is willful or non-willful. Both cost if found to be infringing. A case was recently discussed here where infringement was confirmed but non-willful, cost the defendant plenty. It goes to the purpose of a patent. The protection cannot be disappeared/diminished.