Answer to Question #212482 in Management for Leps

Question

Suppose, Jim does get a patent, can he bring action against infringers? Will it be worth the time and expense? Why or why not? Explain 

Answer 1

Yes, Jim could bring action against infringers. Nonetheless, it would be worth the time as patents allow for courts to rule in favor of the patent holder, where the infringer is obliged to pay damages either in the form of royalty or actual damages. In addition, Jim as the patent holder could halt the infringers' operations in fabricating infringing merchandise.