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Lots of Contenders for Santa Clara Bench
At least a half dozen candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the upcoming judicial election, where so far three seats, including that of Judge Gregory Ward, are presumed to be opening up.Firms begin to deal with 'part-time predicament'
At the tiny litigation boutique Caldwell, Leslie, Newcombe & Pettit in Los Angeles, partner Robyn Crowther discovered that balancing the workload of an impending trial with the demands of a new infant was as easy as setting up a portable crib in her office.Bay Area Attracts a Whole Host of Out-of-Towners
Out-of-town firms keep trekking into the Bay Area. Of the 200 top-grossing firms in the country, 57 of those based outside the Bay area have offices here. While New York firms have the biggest presence -- 18 have outposts in San Francisco or Silicon Valley -- a growing number are coming from other regions. Eager to establish a national reputation, they see the Bay Area as a key destination point.IP Lawyer Scores 1 Trial Win, 1 Settlement
It has been a busy summer for Dechert's James Elacqua, who has been pushing the patent rights of Medtronic. He started the month with a $57 million trial win, and finishes with another suit settling.Federal Circuit clamps down on misconduct claims
A recent Federal Circuit decision puts the patent bar on notice that vague claims of another lawyer's intent to mislead or withhold data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will no longer fly. The precedent-setting ruling makes it harder for patent lawyers to prove that another attorney intentionally deceived the PTO when presenting a patent application, a tactic used to disqualify patents."Obviousness" Hits the Slot Machines
The Supreme Court's KSR decision cuts a wide swath through industry.Nice Niche: Firms That Lead in ITC Patent Cases
Adduci Mastriani is the last boutique standing that specializes in taking cases before the U.S. International Trade Commission.Bearing Witness: Court-Appointed Experts in Patent Cases
Under a recent Federal Circuit opinion, courts are permitted to appoint their own technical experts to aid in understanding complex technology involved in patent suits. Such experts may even testify before the jury, raising concerns about undue influence and encroachment on the jury.Trending Stories
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