On February 10, 2025, Unified filed an amicus brief supporting Dish Network's petition requesting that the Court confirm the broad scope of Section 285. Specifically, the amicus brief discusses why third parties, including counsel, may be liable for fees under Section 285 and similar fee-shifting statutes. The brief also discusses the need for clarification regarding the standard for when fee shifting statutes apply to related administrative proceedings, explaining why inter partes review fees may be included in the scope of Section 285.
Unified Patents is represented by in-house counsel, Jonathan Stroud and Michelle Aspen. Unified was also represented by William G. Jenks of Jenks IP Law in seeking en banc review of these issues from the Federal Circuit. Download the amicus brief below.