Should our contract or license provide for arbitration? -- Why not just go for patent office review? -- Statutory provisions governing arbitration of patent disputes -- How many arbitrators? -- Who should arbitrate? -- The arbitration clause -- The prehearing conference : the key to the whole process -- Experts -- The form of award -- Getting ready for the hearing -- Opening statements -- Presenting your case -- Presenting documents at the hearing -- Testimony at the hearing -- Closing and briefing -- Post-award motions -- Confirming te award -- Statutory attacks on the award -- Other attacks on the award -- Modifying the award -- Appeals -- Final thoughts. |