Case Management Report In Patent Cases (Judge Berger)

CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT IN PATENT CASES. This form is used by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, to organize and manage the progression of a patent lawsuit. It is jointly prepared and submitted by the parties early in the litigation process, typically following their required Rule 26(f) conference. This report sets forth agreed-upon dates and deadlines for the various stages of litigation, including mandatory initial disclosures, amendments to pleadings, disclosures of infringement and invalidity contentions, identification and construction of disputed patent claim terms, expert disclosures, discovery deadlines, and pretrial filings. It also outlines mediation arrangements and the trial schedule. Beyond timelines, the report addresses critical procedural matters such as electronic discovery (ESI), confidentiality agreements, limitations on depositions and interrogatories, and the parties’ willingness to consent to trial before a magistrate judge. It confirms compliance with local rules requiring the filing of a Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement. www.FormsWorkflow.com