IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The district court relied on First Financial’s expert testimony to conclude that “transaction partner” was indefinite, after finding that the expert used was a person of ordinary skill in the art (POSA). District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging infringement of certain claims.

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Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Understanding how courts may handle AI-generated evidence will be crucial for those responsible for managing digital content, ensuring data integrity, and navigating complex litigation involving digital forensics. Deepfake evidence, even when suspected to be inauthentic, could sway jurors, highlighting the need for rigorous pretrial scrutiny.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 20, 2022

The CAFC said that substantial evidence supported the district court’s finding of anticipation, which Amazon proved via expert testimony relating to a prior art home automation software called HAL. infringed them, or, alternatively, a new trial.

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CaseFox

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Over time, legal frameworks developed to address these concerns, forming the foundation for contemporary exposure litigation. High-profile incidents, such as Love Canal and asbestos-related diseases, prompted regulatory changes and a surge in environmental and occupational health litigation.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2022

Senior Circuit Judge Richard Linn authored a dissent arguing that the panel majority had improperly adopted a heightened written description standard and failed to take into account expert testimony from Novartis regarding a negative claim limitation that the district court found was supported by ample evidence.

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The Cloud Court Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Now, Gibson is more than a tool; it’s a partner for any litigator that augments their ability to devise deposition strategies and tactics and improve outcomes. (We We say that it helps you with "Moneyballing" litigation by optimizing every iota of testimony data and performance data to drive better results. What’s the problem?”

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Practice of Law

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There, plaintiffs were allowed to present expert testimony on the cancer link. The pharma companies claimed that the testimony lacked scientific validity, and appealed to a higher court to get over 70,000 lawsuits dismissed over bad evidence. Boehringer Ingelheim faces ongoing litigation, while also denying any wrongdoing.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

Moreover, it explores the significance of scientific jury analysis in helping lawyers and litigators navigate the potential biases stemming from media exposure , empowering them to devise effective strategies. Expert testimony can provide jurors with a balanced perspective, helping them navigate through the biases created by media coverage.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As a former litigator, Schafer experienced firsthand the frustrating scramble to finalize briefs and prepare filings. Looking ahead, Schafer expects to expand ClearBrief’s features to assist paralegals along with corporate attorneys beyond litigation. So Jackie, welcome to The Geek in Review. It’s good to have you here.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In a rare grant of en banc rehearing, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today agreed to revisit a June 2024 precedential decision that affirmed a district court’s orders in favor of EcoFactor, Inc. against Google, whose appeal in part asked for a new trial on damages due to prejudicial error.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

USA’s attempt to argue that a person of ordinary skill in the art (POSITA) must have had the requisite experience to qualify as an expert at the time of invention, rather than as of the time of testimony. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), in a precedential decision, today rejected Planmeca Inc.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

On April 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) reversed and remanded a summary judgment decision by the U.S.

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Complex Discovery

AUGUST 5, 2024

Investigative Services and Expert Testimony : For investigation, analysis, and report generation, 45.9% Expert witness testimony commands higher rates, with 49.2% In terms of investigative services and expert testimony, the market has seen a slight shift towards lower and alternative pricing models.

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