Brett Trout

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The key is crafting you patent not only for breadth, but with an eye toward litigation. The goal is for competitors to look at your patent and decide they would rather stay out of your market or pay you a licensing fee than try to fight your patent in court. This involves lawsuits, settlements, and sometimes courtroom battles.

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Brett Trout

JANUARY 29, 2025

Amazon , where Xiaohua Huang, a pro se litigant, attempted to enforce his patents against Amazon. The court ultimately dismissed his case, citing his persistent failures to address these issues. The court ultimately dismissed his case, citing his persistent failures to address these issues.

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Brett Trout

APRIL 21, 2025

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the main court for resolving patent issues) issued a significant decision in Recentive Analytics, Inc. The Court’s Analysis Applying the two-step framework from Alice Corp. Brett Trout On April 18, 2025, the U.S. Fox Corp. (No.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

On Friday, I spoke to a group of trial lawyers on the use of generative AI in litigation. Many in the room were that increasingly rare breed of lawyer who actually go into court and try cases. Of several that I spoke to before and after my talk, they were proud of their courtroom skills […]

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Brett Trout

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the intricate realm of patent litigation, the choice of legal representation can significantly influence the outcome of a case. While you want your patent lawyer to zealously represent your interests in court, having a lawyer who is too aggressive can backfire spectacularly. Brett Trout In a word, yes.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Lawyers, in particular, have played a critical role in solidifying and protecting rights, like in the landmark Bostock v. Clayton County case , where the Supreme Court affirmed sexual orientation and gender identity cannot be discriminated against in the workplace. overseeing well-being initiatives for more than 1,000 attorneys.

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Armed with AI, pro se litigants could overwhelm the courts, so the courts need to be prepared to respond in kind. Generative AI could lower the hurdles and the costs for pro se litigants to bring their grievances to court. The legal profession faces no greater crisis than that of addressing the justice gap.

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Brett Trout

JANUARY 17, 2025

Even for smaller cases, where the damages are less than $1 million, the patent litigation costs average $700,000. While a contingent fee arrangement does not cover third-party costs such as expert witness fees, they cover attorneys fees which typically make up the vast majority of litigation costs. What Is a Contingent Fee Structure?

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Legal Talk Network

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Set against the gorgeous coastline of Monterey, California at the beautiful Portola Hotel & Spa, the 2019 California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting had a small town feel of something much bigger. Looking forward to covering the California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting! Ahhhhhh beautiful Monterey!

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Brett Trout

MARCH 5, 2025

While AI promises efficiency and cost savings, a recent case in the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of including unverified AI-generated content in court filings. The court discovered that eight of those cases did not exist. Walmart Inc. &

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Ron Friedmann

JUNE 24, 2020

Litigation, ADR, ODR—The Next Normal? Nicole Nehama Auerbach—litigator, co-founder of pioneering law firms Valorem Law and ElevateNext. Sohail Mohammed—electrical engineer, New Jersey Superior Court Judge, court innovator and teacher. On march 12, the New Jersey Chief Justice announced the courts going all virtual.

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Above the Law - Technology

MARCH 21, 2024

Ai.law , a legal technology startup that uses artificial intelligence to generate litigation documents, has added a new module that will draft the complaint to initiate a lawsuit. The product, which is in beta, generates a Microsoft Word document formatted for the federal court system.

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Brett Trout

APRIL 10, 2025

Why Litigation Experience Matters in a Patent Attorney One of the most overlooked but highly valuable assets in a patent attorney is litigation experience specifically, experience arguing patent cases in federal court. Final Thoughts If youre serious about protecting your innovation, dont settle for a cookie-cutter patent.

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Brett Trout

MARCH 11, 2025

Skechers (2016) Nike took Skechers to court for allegedly infringing eight Nike patents, including patents covering the Flyknit technology. The sportswear giant has sued multiple competitors over its Flyknit technology, including: Adidas (2021) Nike accused AdidasPrimeknitshoes of infringing on Flyknit patents. The case was settled in 2022.

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Artificial Lawyer

MARCH 17, 2025

Veritext, which provides court reporting and litigation support solutions, has expanded its Smart Summary offerings, which rely on the genAI summarization skill. In this case.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2023

VoiceScript Ai.Law Elevator Pitch: Provides AI-generated litigation documents, from pleadings to discovery. We are the first AI-driven platform to focus specifically on drafting litigation documents. The substantial amount of time lawyers spend drafting documents during litigation. What makes you unique or innovative?

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LawSites

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The pandemic caused civil courts in the United States to adopt technology at an unprecedented pace and scale, improving participation in court proceedings and helping users resolve disputes more efficiently. Pew researchers examined pandemic-related emergency orders issued by the supreme courts of all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

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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. ClearBrief integrates into Microsoft Word to align with lawyers’ existing workflows. Looking ahead, Schafer expects to expand ClearBrief’s features to assist paralegals along with corporate attorneys beyond litigation.

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LawSites

AUGUST 5, 2021

Founded by Seattle trial lawyer Alisa Brodkowitz , the startup is developing an end-to-end platform for remote testimony, mediations and legal proceedings. Along the way, she found that by innovating in the area of remote testimony she could help increase access to justice and empower court reporters,” the website says.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Advantages include tax benefits and a court system with special expertise in corporate issues. In states where theyre more often allowed, courts will look at whether theyre reasonable. Courts dont want a non-compete agreement to essentially prevent an employee from earning a living entirely.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For all the discussion of how generative AI will impact the legal profession, maybe one answer is that it will weed out the lazy and incompetent lawyers. By now, in the wake of several cases in which lawyers have found themselves in hot water by citing hallucinated cases generated by ChatGPT, most notoriously Mata v. XYZ Corporation.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

For those who have to go to court without a lawyer, navigating the justice system can be daunting. Courtroom5 is a unique justice tech company that addresses that problem by providing pro se litigants with the training, tools, documents and support they need to represent themselves. Thank You To Our Sponsors.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MAY 4, 2023

Federal statutes do not provide clear answers to these questions, so courts will need to confront them. Already, lawsuits involving AI-generated works have been filed in federal courts from coast to coast. This free database provides public records of lawsuits in federal trial and appellate courts. A pending lawsuit in the U.S.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 31, 2022

Managing an increasing volume of cases and court deadlines– sometimes in multiple jurisdictions – is one of the biggest time management challenges for law firms. . A Tennessee lawyer was suspended and put on probation after failing to file a personal injury case. The firm had filed a voluntary dismissal back in 2014.

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Debevoise Data Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In a ruling with potential implications for other pending generative artificial intelligence (AI) copyright cases, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH & West Publishing Corp. ROSS Intelligence Inc.

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Legal Talk Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

The demanding work hours and challenging court cases that lawyers deal with can make them particularly vulnerable to substance use, both legal and illegal. More than 45% of lawyers experience depression during their careers. Of these individuals, almost 12% have reported suicidal thoughts. Today, Ward is sober.

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LawSites

MARCH 19, 2024

You may know it more through its brands, including ServeNow for finding process servers, One Legal for California court filing, LawToolBox for court calendaring, and the Legal Talk Network group of legal podcasts. says the company is on a mission to innovate and even revolutionize litigation services and the litigation workflow.

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Brett Trout

JANUARY 14, 2025

Once you document your invention, consult a patent lawyer to discuss the best approach for protecting your invention. Patent lawyer fees: $12,000$20,000+ over the course of 2-4 years. What is the difference between a patent lawyer and a patent agent? Can I file a patent myself, or do I need an lawyer?

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Above the Law - Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

District Court in Manhattan by a legal tech executive who alleges her former company owes her over $1 million in stock and that her former boss sexually harassed her. Subsequently, I received an email from Stefanie Shah , an Austin lawyer with the firm Vela Wood, who represents the defendants. “It is my understanding Ms.

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Trellis.Law Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Our CEO Nicole Clark shares her background as a business litigator and labor & employment attorney, who after dealing with the challenging task of accessing state court data, created Trellis Law. Tune in to this new Maximum Lawyer episode, with… Continue reading → The post ?Maximum

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LawSites

JANUARY 6, 2022

As a litigator in Los Angeles, Nicole Clark saw that state court data could be a secret weapon for winning, but she also saw how difficult it was for her and other lawyers to access that data. Recently, Trellis raised $14.1 Thank You To Our Sponsors. This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors.

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Lawyerist

MARCH 1, 2025

Using a visual representation of tasks and their progress, kanban boards help lawyers keep track of their caseload and stay on top of client work. By moving tasks through these columns, lawyers can track the progress of each matter. Such visual cues help lawyers stay atop their workload and not overlook commitments.

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Brett Trout

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Brett Trout In a recent decision by the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (CoA) dated December 20, 2024, the court underscored the critical importance of precise patent drafting. Legally, non-patent lawyers lack the skill required to draft patents and are therefore prohibited from drafting patents on behalf of clients.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 23, 2022

Dean Whalen, Chief Legal Officer of Readback, a new AI-assisted deposition court reporting platform, explains how AI-assisted court reporting addresses the stenographer talent crunch — with added benefits. What Is AI-Assisted Court Reporting? AI-assisted court reporting is a hybrid model of AI and humans.

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Clio

DECEMBER 11, 2024

An example of procedural justice in the courtroom would be as simple as providing an interpreter to someone appearing at traffic court if English was not their first language. This way, regardless of the outcome of their traffic case, the persons experience in court will be more respectful and fair.

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Brett Trout

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Brett Trout Patent litigation is often complex and high-stakes, but the case involvingLeigh Rothschild, Starbucks, and attorney Rachael Lamkinhas taken an unusual turn, morphing from a patent infringement lawsuit into allegations of fraud, and now, a defamation battle? from defendants through AT.

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Above the Law - Technology

MAY 30, 2023

In a first for an e-discovery technology company, Chicago-based Nextpoint is launching an Arizona law firm June 1 under that state’s liberalized law practice rules that allow non-lawyers to own law practices. Its lawyers will not appear in court. ” Leading the firm as managing partner is Andrew R.

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