noun
court battle; legal battle
Refers to a contentious legal fight or litigation, often implying a prolonged or high-stakes dispute in court.
その特許をめぐって法廷闘争が続いている。
A court battle over the patent is ongoing.
訴訟 is a general term for 'lawsuit' or 'litigation', while 法廷闘争 emphasizes the adversarial, battle-like aspect of a court case.
Compound of 法廷 (courtroom) and 闘争 (struggle, fight).