When 2021 began, the uncertainty of the patent jury trial loomed large in the Eastern and Western districts of Texas. In the face of the pandemic and new variants, as well as unprecedented Winter Storm Uri, these courts tried to find a way to keep the civil jury system going. Through hard work and determination, they have been successful. This year’s Eastern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference had record attendance. Between the Eastern and Western districts, the courts have tried 21 patent jury trials and two trade secret misappropriation jury trials to verdict in 2021, which is more than other jurisdictions have been able to do. As we observe below, these courts successfully moved their dockets forward, have resumed nearly a typical trial schedule, and are serving as examples of the strength of our civil jury system.

Patent Owners Continue to File More Cases in Texas

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