Summary: Our intellectual property team served as Virginia co-counsel for a major internet company in defending patent infringement litigation in the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division. We successfully obtained judgment as a matter of law dismissing all claims just before final pretrial, and the ruling was upheld by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Challenge: Our client faced patent infringement claims in the Eastern District of Virginia's (EDVa) Alexandria Division, one of the nation's most demanding venues for patent litigation. The case required navigating the complexities of the EDVa "Rocket Docket," known for its aggressive scheduling and compressed timelines that demand exceptional preparation and strategic execution. The client needed local counsel with deep knowledge of the court's unique practices, procedures, and judicial preferences to complement their primary litigation team while preparing a comprehensive defense against potentially significant patent infringement liability.
Our Strategy: We served as Virginia co-counsel, providing critical insight into the EDVa judges, court practices, and procedures throughout all phases of trial preparation. Our approach leveraged our extensive experience with the Rocket Docket's demanding requirements and compressed timelines to help the litigation team navigate this complex procedural environment effectively. We were involved in all aspects of preparing the case for trial, ensuring the defense strategy was optimally tailored to EDVa's unique litigation environment. Our team worked to position the case for a dispositive ruling, focusing on developing compelling legal arguments that would warrant judgment as a matter of law.
The Result: We achieved a complete victory for our client, obtaining judgment as a matter of law dismissing all patent infringement claims just before final pretrial. This outcome avoided the uncertainty and expense of a jury trial while completely eliminating our client's infringement exposure. When the ruling was challenged, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal, providing final vindication of our client's position. The case demonstrates our ability to serve as effective local counsel in the demanding EDVa patent litigation environment, delivering strategic insights and comprehensive trial preparation that achieves optimal outcomes for clients facing significant intellectual property disputes.
