Conducting Markman Hearings in Patent Infringement Lawsuits: Leading Lawyers on Interpreting Claims, Developing Court Presentations, and Making a Strong Argument (Inside the Minds)
| Conducting Markman Hearings in Patent Infringement Lawsuits is an authoritative, insider’s perspective on best practices for preparing for and overseeing a Markman Hearing. Featuring partners from some of the nation’s leading law firms, these experts discuss the effects of the Markman v. Westview Instruments Inc. case on patent law, since its affirmation ten years ago. These top lawyers share examples of real life hearings in the courtroom and how their strategies led them to success on behalf of their clients, guiding the reader through the stages and structure of a Markman Hearing from the discovery phase to how the decision affects the overall patent infringement suit. The authors cover key topics such as: the differences between a Markman Hearing and a jury case, the importance of claim construction and interpretation, the necessary considerations when developing a court presentation, and the evolution of the Markman Hearing since its inception. Additionally, these leaders reveal their strategies for learning about your audience, selecting and preparing expert witnesses, and responding effectively to questions the court has concerning the claim interpretation. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this challenging area of law. |
Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world’s most respected companies nation-wide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter. |
Chapters Include: |
1. Kurt G. Calia , Partner, Covington & Burling LLP - "The Role of Patent Lawyers, both Generally and in the Context of Markman Hearings" |
2. Alexander J. Hadjis, Chair, Patent Litigation Group, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP - "Making an Impact on the Entire Case through Effective Markman Hearings" |
3. Richard T. Redano PC, Partner, Duane Morris LLP - "The Impact of Markman Hearings on Patent Litigation"
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