Expert Rulings, News, & Commentary
BullsEye is a weekly column that focuses on ethical issues surrounding the use of expert witnesses, how to best utilize experts, and the changes in relevant case law. We sift through the latest court rulings, legislation, and commentary that matter most to litigators and experts alike. To submit an original article for consideration, please email editor@ims-expertservices.com.
A little patent quiz: How do you differentiate the mere implementation of an abstract idea on a computer from a patentable new computer program? That is the question courts are now s...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 5/2/2017
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How do you foster market growth through consumer choice? With Google’s recently-announced “PAX” cross-patent program, says Google. We wanted to know how you see Goo...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 4/25/2017
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Genericness is not a term that comes up often in trademark infringement litigation. Likely, because most producers are trying to create a mark so unique it doesn’t encompass ge...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 4/18/2017
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Granting a Daubert motion to exclude, according to the Eleventh Circuit, requires an “exacting analysis,” a detailed review of the Daubert requirements and a well-documen...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 4/13/2017
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In a society where it seems trust is waning and, when it comes to experts, is still biased, perhaps the more important question would be: Will the jury ever trust an expert with whom...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 4/4/2017
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What if they are negligent in forming their opinion and the court excludes their testimony? What if they blow your whole case? Can you sue? It may depend on the state in which you pr...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 3/28/2017
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When it comes to use of experts in international arbitration there are no rules, really. So, what are the best practices? We examine three tactics that will…
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 3/21/2017
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With US biologics sales of over $40 billion losing their marketing exclusivity between 2015 and the end of 2019 and an impending decision from SCOTUS that may result in more of them ...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 3/16/2017
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A Freedom of Information Act Inquiry has been filed to determine the acting Director of the USPTO. Although it’s currently a bit of a mystery, we will find out on…
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 3/9/2017
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