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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