Hotline Call On Deposition Length
The issue here was the length of the deposition when taken through a translator.
Month: November 2020
Motion For Leave To Amend Invalidity Contentions Denied
Given the standard for amending invalidity contentions in Judge Albright’s court, this ruling may provide some guidance on what isn’t enough.
Phone (And Video) Hearing Tips
Some of the rules for remote hearings are in the orders setting them, and some are not. Here’s an example of both.
Codefendant Dismissed
The issue here was whether the claims against an individual defendant would be dismissed or severed and stayed.
FRCP 50(a) JMOL Rulings
The initial round of JMOL rulings during trial is not always reflected in a written order, making this one worth reviewing.
Supplemental Damages Report Excluded
The issue here was whether a damages expert could supplement his report with a late-breaking additional license.
Costs And Fees Under The Copyright And Lanham Act
Useful standard to know because of who its kissing cousin is.
Motion To Strike Rebuttal Claim Construction Expert Denied
Judge Albright’s disclosure provisions regarding claim construction experts have changed in recent months – this order resolves a motion in that area.
No Summary Judgment Of No Inequitable Conduct
When I moderated a judicial panel with Judge Yeakel a few years back, he said that he had a sign in his chambers that said “no summary judgments.” I think this case explains why.
Socially Distanced Markmans
Yes, there are three, but they’re kept six feet apart in the post.