This article focuses primarily on recent changes to irreparable harm standards, how those changes have altered the patent litigation landscape. This case demonstrates that the threat of injunctive relief is still a live risk in district court patent disputes.This chapter explores the theory behind injunctive relief in patent cases, surveys the availability of this remedy in major patent systems, Injunctive relief usually takes one of three forms: temporary restraining order (TRO), preliminary injunction, and permanent injunction. This article provides a basic framework for dealing with enforcement of patent rights in light of recent developments in patent litigation. New York, NY 10016. Defendants. Instructions in the Eastern District of New York, and in the Southern District of New York this Local. Now we know that a New York court will issue a mandatory injunction to complete an acquisition—in the right case. The FDNY and the City of New York brought suit, seeking to cancel Henriquez's trademark. Flom LLP in New York City.