Court Rules
About United States District Judge Otis D. Wright II

**Senior Judge Otis D. Wright II** was appointed to the Central District of California by President George W. Bush in 2007. Wright was born on July 31, 1944, in Tuskegee, Alabama. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and later the Marine Corps Reserve before joining the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as a deputy sheriff. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees while working in law enforcement, then served as a California deputy attorney general before entering private practice. He was appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005. **Education** - Southwestern Law School, J.D., 1980 - California State University, Los Angeles, B.A., 1976 **Career** - U.S. Marine Corps, 1963–1966; Marine Corps Reserve, 1966–1969 - Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 1969–1980 - Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice, 1980–1983 - Private practice, Los Angeles, 1983–2005 - Judge, Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, 2005–2007 (appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger) - U.S. District Judge, Central District of California, 2007–present

**Courthouse:** First Street U.S. Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 **Division:** Western Division (Los Angeles) **Chambers Staff** - Chambers Email: ODW_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov

Common questions about Judge Otis D. Wright II's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Otis D. Wright II?

Courtesy copies are required for patent file historys. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Patent file history and electronic copies must be sent directly to Judge Wright's chambers, not filed with Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Patent File History

Does Judge Otis D. Wright II require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for rule 56. Details: 5 pages, response due in 7 days. Pre-motion letter briefs (max 5 pages) required for summary judgment motions; opposition briefs due within 7 days; no reply without permission.

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Otis D. Wright II?

Judge Otis D. Wright II's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 12 pages. Claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages (opening/response) and 12 pages (reply).

What page or word limits apply to tutorial summary before Judge Otis D. Wright II?

Judge Otis D. Wright II's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Tutorial materials must be lodged 7 days before tutorial; 5-page summary memorandum allowed.

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Otis D. Wright II?

Judge Otis D. Wright II's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring. All exhibits must be pre-marked, bound, and tabbed.

What must be included with brief filings before Judge Otis D. Wright II?

The rule requires expert qualifications statement. Expert qualification statement required for expert testimony at Markman hearing.

What must be included with joint scheduling conference report filings before Judge Otis D. Wright II?

The rule requires stipulated protective order. Stipulated protective order encouraged; required with joint scheduling conference report unless deemed unnecessary.

How may parties contact Judge Otis D. Wright II's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Otis D. Wright II's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 894-8266. Pro se parties must communicate with chambers only through the Courtroom Deputy and must file matters in writing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Communications with Chambers

How does Judge Otis D. Wright II handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Otis D. Wright II's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Sealed chambers copies must be in manilla envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL'.

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Otis D. Wright II?

Requests should be made at least 21 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Otis D. Wright II. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Requests within 24 hours require a phone call. Opposition to motion must be filed 21 days before hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 6, section Motions

Does Judge Otis D. Wright II require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Otis D. Wright II requires bundling for covered papers. Only one proposed PTCO may be submitted; multiple PTCOs are prohibited.

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Otis D. Wright II?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Joint report must be submitted at least 7 days before the scheduling order date; counsel must meet at least 21 days before.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SCHEDULING MEETING OF COUNSEL
Complete rules summary for Judge Otis D. Wright II

Expert qualification statement required for expert testimony at Markman hearing.

Pre-motion letter briefs (max 5 pages) required for summary judgment motions; opposition briefs due within 7 days; no reply without permission.

Summary judgment motions must be noticed at least 35 days in advance; motion deadline typically 8 weeks after discovery cutoff.

Markman hearings must be noticed according to Patent Local Rules and scheduling order; failure may result in delays and sanctions.

Claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages (opening/response) and 12 pages (reply).

All exhibits must be pre-marked, bound, and tabbed.

Joint Claim Chart required with opening brief; Joint Appendix of Extrinsic Evidence required with reply brief.

Additional copy of Appendix of Extrinsic Evidence required for witness stand if live testimony.

10-term limit for claim construction; failure to narrow terms may result in sanctions.

Technology tutorial encouraged; joint statement on format required 6 weeks before Markman hearing.

1 hour maximum for technology tutorial; additional time requires advance request; tutorial time doesn't extend Markman hearing.

Tutorial must be objective presentation of technology; visual aids encouraged.

Tutorial materials must be lodged 7 days before tutorial; 5-page summary memorandum allowed.

Parties expected to resolve discovery issues themselves; Magistrate Judge rules on discovery motions unless otherwise directed.

Parties may consent to proceed before Magistrate Judge for all purposes via form CV-11D.

Stipulated protective order encouraged; required with joint scheduling conference report unless deemed unnecessary.

Patentees must provide certified patent file history with Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement.

Patent file history must be double-sided in three-ring binder; exclude prior art from paper copy.

Electronic patent file history required on flash drive/CD/DVD in single PDF; prior art as separate PDFs.

Patent file history and electronic copies must be sent directly to Judge Wright's chambers, not filed with Clerk.

Court favors Model Patent Jury Instructions and requires proposed special jury verdict form based on Appendix C.3.

Damages contentions disclosures under Patent Local Rules 3-8 and 3-9 are not required unless parties jointly request them.

Joint report must include specific scheduling and discovery items as listed.

Joint report must be submitted at least 7 days before the scheduling order date; counsel must meet at least 21 days before.

Joint Report must contain a synopsis of principal issues, statement on amendments, statement on issues for motion, and additional ERISA issues if applicable.

Continuance of the scheduling conference date requires good cause.

Discovery motions must be filed and calendared early enough to allow responses before the discovery cutoff.

Courtesy copies are not required for the Joint Report.

Supplemental briefs require prior leave of Court.

Courtesy copies are required for motions for summary judgment.

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