In Latest Venue Dispute Ruling, Delaware Court Transfers Part of Patent Case to Texas
A Delaware federal judge's transfer of part of a patent infringement case involving software giant Microsoft to the Eastern District of Texas is the latest example of the federal courts' shifting approach to patent litigation venue battles. The decision is also notable in that the Eastern District of Texas, known as a plaintiff-friendly venue, has itself recently started to transfer cases to other venues in compliance with recent federal appellate decisions.
