Judges and lawyers reveal litigation tips for less patent-popular courts

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Judges and lawyers reveal litigation tips for less patent-popular courts

Rani Mehta
April 13 2020
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Louisiana and West Virginia judges and four private practice lawyers say following local rules and educating judges will help cases in the 87 courts that oversee 30% of all US patent matters

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Rani reports on all aspects of IP in the US and the Americas, particularly trademarks and copyright. Based in New York, she covers in-house and private practice lawyers' concerns and insights into the market.
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