Anatomy of a patent case prepared by the Complex Litigation Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers - Washington, D.C. Irvine, Calif. Federal Judicial Center American College of Trial Lawyers c2009 - xi, 141 p. ill. 22 cm

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Includes bibliographical references .

Introduction and overview of a patent lawsuit -- The pizza box case: anatomy of a case for patent novices -- The complaint -- Motions to dismiss, to transfer, to strike --Answer and counterclaims -- Preliminary injunction motions-- The case-management conference -- Discovery issues unique to patent cases -- Claim construction: the Markman hearing -- Summary judgment motions -- Pretrial issues and motions in limine -- Trial -- Posttrial proceedings -- The appeal


Patent laws and legislation--United States.
Patent practice--United States.

KF3120 / .A84 2009

0743-C-01

JU 13.2:P 27/2