Mr. Cook is a senior partner in the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices. He specializes in patent infringement litigation and technology licensing, particularly in semiconductor, computer and telecommunications technologies. Over the past eight years, Mr. Cook successfully defended more than eight major patent infringement lawsuits involving semiconductor device and process technology, involving more than 35 different patents and aggregate royalty damages claims exceeding several billion dollars. Four of these cases were in so-called "rocket docket" jurisdictions where the cases go to trial within about eight months from filing. He has been a frequent speaker at bar association and educational seminars around the country on various topics relating to patent infringement litigation. Since 2002, Mr. Cook has been the Co-Practice Group Leader in the firm's Litigation Practice Group.

Seems to me that RC is the right man for the job. My guess is that Judge Ward is familiar with him as well and therefore, we can only assume that if Cook had an "off" moment in court, it doesn't mean that all is lost.

This board is a great source of information as well as an exercise in group therapy LOL. I for one appreciate all of you who contribute and who remain positive.

Good luck to all

LS