The art of using experts

Patent cases usually require technical experts to play important roles in assisting with the understanding of the technology and the investigation and evaluation of infringement and validity issues. While experts may have important roles in trial preparation, their ability to testify fully and effec...

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Published inManaging Intellectual Property no. 119; p. 17
Main Authors Schuurman, Bill, Stafford, Nicole
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC 01.05.2002
Subjects
Attorneys
Deposition
Expert witness testimony
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Federal Rules of Evidence
Judges & magistrates
Litigation
State court decisions
Testimony
Trials
United States > US
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Summary:Patent cases usually require technical experts to play important roles in assisting with the understanding of the technology and the investigation and evaluation of infringement and validity issues. While experts may have important roles in trial preparation, their ability to testify fully and effectively at trial is a critical component of every litigation. Mounting concerns about the legitimacy of certain expert testimony have led to a number of important and practical changes. These changes have obliged federal judges to heighten their scrutiny of proffered expert testimony. Today's patent litigator must not only command his or her experts and oppose those of the adversary to the jury's liking, but must also be prepared to withstand or respond to this heightened judicial scrutiny.
ISSN:0960-5002