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Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction and overview of a patent lawsuit -- The pizza box case: anatomy of a case for patent novices -- The complaint -- Motions to dismiss, to transfer, to strike -- Answer and counterclaims -- Preliminary injunction motions -- The case-management conference -- Discovery issues unique to patent cases -- Claim construction: the Markman hearing -- Summary judgment motions -- Pretrial issues and motions in limine -- Trial -- Posttrial proceedings -- The appeal