International and Comparative Law Issues

Patent Infringement Damages in Japan and the United States: Will Increased Patent Infringement Damage Awards Revive the Japanese Economy?

Author: Toshiko Takenaka (Center for Advanced Study and Research on Intellectual Property)

Abstract

This Article will look at the impact of the new Japanese legislation on patent infringement damages and will discuss whether the increase in damage awards contributes to the creation of breakthrough technology.

Keywords: Damages (Law), Patent law

How to Cite: Takenaka, T. (2000) “Patent Infringement Damages in Japan and the United States: Will Increased Patent Infringement Damage Awards Revive the Japanese Economy?”, Washington University Journal of Law and Policy. 2(1).