Often, patent litigation leads to a beneficial settlement

and a successful business is made more successful . . .

	… Our litigation strategies are formulated with the client's specific business goals as a foundation …

In the course of patent litigation, one of the most important milestones is the Markman hearing, the interpretation of the claims which make up the patent at issue. The Court hears argument to determine the meaning of claim terms. The Court's ruling can often mean the success or failure of an entire suit. Through our knowledge of the patent-drafting process, we have the courtroom experience to explain complex inventions and claims. We take the time to thoroughly understand our client's business and the technology at issue to master this important phase of a patent dispute. Our goal at a Markman hearing is to have the claims construed so that a motion for summary judgment will be a success, ending the case at an early stage. Our goal is always to find an advantageous way to end a dispute. Litigation is not an end but a means to an end.

	… Our goal at a Markman hearing is to have the claims construed so that a motion for summary judgment will be a success …

If summary judgment is not feasible, we continue our partnership with the client through discovery and the formulation of expert reports. We have years of experience working with experts and tailoring presentations so that they are easy to understand for judges and juries alike. We prepare for trial fully and within constraints set by the client. Our team-based approach ensures that if a case goes to trial, we have prepared completely each and every aspect. We leave open the possibility of a favorable settlement, but at the same time we are always ready to try the case to a successful conclusion.

	… Our team's depth of patent litigation and scientific experience ensures that the technology at issue is understood in the courtroom …

At trial, we are experts at presenting issues. Often the winning difference in a patent case is the clear presentation of complex technical issues. Our team's depth of patent litigation and scientific experience ensures that the technology at issue is understood in the courtroom, where the success or failure of a case is decided. We use state of the art, computerized video presentations where necessary to explain and simplify complex issues.

	… we will work together with the client to see the dispute through to a successful conclusion …

Our Patent Team approach is designed to sharpen the issues to the benefit of and with the involvement of the client. From the beginning phases through trial, we will work together with the client to see the dispute through to a successful conclusion.