Summary: Our intellectual property team served as Virginia co-counsel for a cybersecurity company in multi-year patent litigation against a competitor in the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVa), Norfolk Division. We successfully navigated the case through jury trial in the demanding EDVa Rocket Docket, securing one of the largest verdicts in the court's history.
The Challenge: Our client faced multi-year patent litigation against a competitor in the Eastern District of Virginia's Norfolk Division, with the case proceeding all the way to jury trial. The matter required navigating the complexities of the EDVa "Rocket Docket," one of the nation's most demanding patent litigation venues known for its aggressive scheduling and compressed timelines. The client needed experienced Virginia co-counsel who could provide critical insights into judicial preferences and court practices while supporting comprehensive trial preparation. The high stakes of patent jury trials demanded exceptional strategic execution and deep familiarity with EDVa procedures to maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome.
Our Strategy: We served as Virginia co-counsel with a singular focus on jury trial preparation tailored to the unique demands of EDVa patent litigation. Our approach centered on translating complex technical evidence into persuasive trial presentations that would resonate with Norfolk Division juries while satisfying the court's exacting procedural requirements. We worked extensively with technical experts to develop compelling demonstrative exhibits and trial testimony optimized for jury comprehension. Our team advised on witness preparation, direct and cross-examination strategies, and courtroom presentation techniques specifically calibrated to EDVa's trial practices. We helped craft opening statements, closing arguments, and jury instructions that would maximize impact in the Norfolk Division's fast-paced trial environment.
The Result: We successfully guided our client through jury trial to achieve one of the largest verdicts in Eastern District of Virginia history. This exceptional outcome vindicated our client's patent rights while delivering substantial financial recovery that reflected the full value of the infringement. Our deep knowledge of EDVa court practices and thorough trial preparation enabled the litigation team to present a winning case in one of the nation's most challenging patent litigation venues. The verdict demonstrates our ability to serve as effective local counsel in high-stakes EDVa patent litigation, delivering strategic insights and comprehensive trial support that achieves exceptional outcomes for clients in complex intellectual property disputes.
