SMEs score zero wins against large firms in patent disputes: lawmaker
Aug 16, 2016
Small and medium-sized firms have lost all patent suits they have raised against large conglomerates so far this year, a lawmaker said Tuesday, suggesting their lack of legal experience or resources to protect their intellectual properties.Citing related data from the Korea Intellectual Property Office, Rep. Kim Jung-hoon of the ruling Saenuri Party said small and medium-sized enterprises have raised 14 patent suits against larger companies this year, but that they have not won a single case.The