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Three Key Things to Know about WDTX Patent Litigation

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By Paul D. Ackerman, Tonya M. Gray, Gregory Porter
| The Texas Lawbook Verified
In the two years since Judge Alan Albright took the bench, the Western District of Texas has risen to one of the busiest courts in the country for patent litigation. With approximately 20% of all new patent cases now being filed in Waco, it is important to understand key procedures and trends that will impact your case in this latest patent litigation hot bed, whether as a plaintiff or a defendant . . . You must be a subscriber to The Texas Lawbook to access this content.
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Retailers in Texas Beware – Waco is Open for Business for Patent Cases | LexBlog

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By Paul D. Ackerman, Tonya M. Gray, Gregory Porter
| LexBlog
Nestled midway between Dallas and Austin, Waco, Texas, with a population of around 144,000, is home to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, the Dr. Pepper Museum, Baylor University, and Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market; and it now has one of the busiest courts in the nation for patent infringement cases. Waco is part of the Western District of Texas (WDTX), which covers 92,000 square miles, including San Antonio, Austin, Del Rio, El Paso, Midland, and Pecos.
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Why Is My Company Being Sued For Patent Infringement In Waco, Texas? | Lexology

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By Tonya M. Gray, Gregory Porter
| Lexology Verified
Nestled midway between Dallas and Austin, Waco, Texas, with a population of around 144,000 people, is the home of the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, the Dr. Pepper Museum, Baylor University, and Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Market; and it now has one of the busiest courts for patent infringement in the nation. Approximately one in five new patent cases in 2020 were filed in the Waco Division of the Western District of Texas (WDTX).
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Secondary Considerations Overcome Obviousness

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By Fox P. L. L. C., Drinker Biddle, Reath LLP, Tonya M. Gray
| The National Law Review Verified
Takeaways: • A process is obvious if it differs from a previously patented process only in routine details that, even though not disclosed in the prior art, could be achieved by a person with ordinary skill in the art via routine experimentation. • Evidence of secondary considerations, including evidence of commercial success and evidence of copying, is balanced against and must overcome competing evidence of obviousness.
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