Litigation Strategies for Intellectual Property Cases, 2012 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Key Decisions and Effectively Litigating IP Cases (Inside the Minds)

Litigation Strategies for Intellectual Property Cases provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for litigating a variety of IP issues. Featuring partners from law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through the process of navigating recent decisions and legal developments to build a strong case. These top lawyers offer advice on using appropriate research tools, learning about new technology, leveraging social media, and collecting evidence when preparing for trial. Additionally, these experts discuss international considerations involved in intellectual property cases, the challenges they pose, and strategies to overcome them. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success in this ever-changing area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Joseph E. Cwik, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP - "Local Patent Rules and Their Impact on Patent Litigation"
2. Gaston Kroub, Partner, Locke Lord LLP - "Effective IP Litigation Strategies for a Cleantech Economy"
3. Brian D. Wassom, Partner, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP - "Identity and Its Consequences: The Importance of Self-Image, Social Media, and the Right of Publicity to IP Litigators"
4. M. Darren Traub, Partner, Herrick Feinstein LLP - "Developing Effective Legal Strategies for Intellectual Property Cases"
5. David E. Weslow, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP - "Domain Name Litigation: Strategies and Tactics for a Unique Type of IP Litigation"
6. Dean W. Amburn, Partner and Shareholder, Howard & Howard PLLC - "Patent Subject Matter Eligibility, Trade Secret Case Strategies, and ESI Issues in IP Litigation"
7. David Leichtman, Partner, Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP -"Strategies in Patent Litigation: Trying the Damages Case in 2012 and Beyond"
8. Matthew P. Allen, Principal, Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone PLC - "High Stakes Sleuthing: Handling Corporate and IP Espionage Matters in the Information Age"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Patent Rules
Appendix B: KCP Local Patent Rules
Appendix C: Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act
Appendix D: DWA's Sample Litigation ROGS
Appendix E: New Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice