If, in the extremely unlikely event that a false claim of substantial investment is actually made by a generic competitor coming into the marketplace, the court may award damages in full, plus interest. If for some reason the court felt particularly strongly that the claim of substantial investment was false, fraudulent or otherwise inappropriate, it has further discretion to award treble damages to the patent holder.
Discussing potential damages related to false claims by generic competitors under patent law.
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