COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Patent Litigation Seminar

Mr. Philip C. Swain,

2 credits day; 2 credits evening.

This course will overview procedural and substantive aspects unique to U.S. patent infringement litigation. Simulations will begin with initial fact investigation and proceed through drafting the complaint, discovery (written and depositions), pre-trial dispositive motions, and trial. Simulations will also explore aspects of litigation having a unique "flavor" in the patent context, including notifications of infringement; assertions of attorney-client privilege and attorney work product; preparation of infringement, and validity opinion letters.

Prerequisite: Civil Procedure, Evidence, Patent Law

Enrollment is limited: 20

Elective Course

Meets Skills Menu Requirement

Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements

Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements

Meets Intellectual Property Concentration Requirements

LLM Course