More New Waco Procedures
Pre-Markman discovery, protective orders that look Eastern, and trial settings.
Protective Orders
Format for Production of Source Code
U.S. Custom House, Houston, Texas – Photo: Carol M. Highsmith The court resolved the parties’ disputes over the format of the code to be produced.
Can Infringement Contentions Be Designated Confidential?
Another data point on the continuing debate.
A “good deal” on the location of source code inspection
Scheduling conference minutes can provide a lot of insight into what the court thinks is a reasonable request.
Limiting Disclosure Under a Protective Order
Plaintiff sought an order preventing access to its protected materials by a specified individual.
Protective Order & Copyright Issues
My what a lovely courthouse. Protective order and copyright infringement and damages just seem to fit somehow.
Prosecution/Acquisition Bars
Most protective order fights center on source code review and prosecution/acquisition bars. The latter was the subject here.
More COVID-19 source code review provisions
Consistent with prior similar orders, the order in this case provided for a different code review process during the pandemic.
Source Code Review Provisions
Protective orders are like James Bond’s suits. They’re tailored, but the judge usually has some rules that you can expect will be present – especially on code review.
Judge Albright (Semiconductor) Patent Litigation FAQs
Although it’s identified as a FAQ, it really is a listing of some recent telephonic rulings on issues in patent cases, with strong emphasis on semiconductor cases. So your mileage (like your case’s facts) may differ.