New Jersey Law Firm Defends Patent Lien Over Unpaid Legal Fees Dispute

A New Jersey law firm asserted its “common law” right to place a lien on a former client’s patents, arguing it can do so without notifying the client. This move comes in response to a biopharmaceutical startup that ceased paying its legal bills after dismissing the firm. The firm maintains that the lien is justified due to unpaid fees. For detailed information on this legal dispute, visit the original article on Law360.