Perspective
Feb. 15, 2017
Evaluating the progress of the Patent Pilot Program
In 2011, Congress established a 10-year Patent Pilot Program "to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges." The jury is still out on the success of the program. By Megan Olesek
Megan Olesek
Partner
Duane Morris LLP
Intellectual property, litigation
2475 Hanover Street
Palo Alto , CA 94304
Phone: (650) 847-4159
Fax: (650) 240-3563
Email: molesek@duanemorris.com
UC Davis King Hall
Megan is a partner in the firm's Silicon Valley Office. She is an experienced trial attorney who specializes in intellectual property matters. This article is prepared and published for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the author's law firm or its individual partners
IP WATCH
In 2011, Congress established a 10-year Patent Pilot Program "to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges." Just past the halfway point of the program, we now have an opportunity to evaluate its use in practice and its initial impact, including whether it has begun to increase efficiency and expertise among the participating judges. California p...
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