MDL Centrality Doctrine

The MDL Centrality Doctrine is a legal principle used in patent and copyright cases to determine if a particular piece of intellectual property is central to a case. It helps courts decide when claims should be consolidated or managed together. Instead of treating each claim separately, this doctrine allows for an efficient legal process by focusing on key issues that are common across multiple cases. Essentially, it streamlines litigation and ensures that similar claims are considered together, promoting fairness and reducing the burden on the legal system.