Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 2 copies, delivery within 1 hour, by hand delivery. Two hard copies required within 1 hour of e-filing.
Judge Colm F. Connolly's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery and protective order. Contact Case Manager to schedule in-person conference for discovery disputes.
Judge Colm F. Connolly's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Seeking party must file 3-page letter outlining dispute and position.
Judge Colm F. Connolly's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Opposing party may file 3-page letter within 48 hours before conference.
Judge Colm F. Connolly's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing and margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1.5 inches, right 1 inches. Hard copies must comply with formatting requirements in paragraphs 10 and 14.
The rule requires certificate of service. Initial disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) must be made within 5 days of the scheduling order.
The rule requires certificate of service. Patent infringement parties must serve Disclosure of Asserted Claims within 30 days of scheduling order.
Parties may contact Judge Colm F. Connolly's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email cfc_civil@ded.uscourts.gov. Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to cfc_civil@ded.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.
Judge Colm F. Connolly's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to clerk. Sealed documents require 1 original + 2 copies to Clerk; electronic redacted version within 7 days.
Judge Colm F. Connolly's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Claim construction hearing: no testimony without prior approval, max 3 hours total.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Multiple motions relying on different facts must be filed separately
Initial disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) must be made within 5 days of the scheduling order.
Patent infringement parties must serve Disclosure of Asserted Claims within 30 days of scheduling order.
Pinpoint citations required in all briefing, letters, and concise statements of facts
Contact Case Manager to schedule in-person conference for discovery disputes.
Seeking party must file 3-page letter outlining dispute and position.
Opposing party may file 3-page letter within 48 hours before conference.
Two hard copies required within 1 hour of e-filing.
Hard copies must comply with formatting requirements in paragraphs 10 and 14.
Motions not following procedures will be denied without prejudice.
Sealed documents require 1 original + 2 copies to Clerk; electronic redacted version within 7 days.
Two hard copies required for letters, briefs, and supporting documents (including sealed papers).
Exhibits/attachments must be tabbed and paginated.
Avoid duplicate exhibits; highlight relevant portions; include only first page of depositions or cover pages of discovery requests.
Brief cover colors: opening (blue), answering (red), reply (gray); motions in limine excluded.
Joint Claim Construction Chart must be in Word format, emailed to cfc civil@ded.uscourts.gov, 14-point Times New Roman.
Word limits for claim construction briefs: Plaintiff opening/reply 5,500 words, Defendant answering 8,250 words, Defendant sur-reply 2,750 words; 14-point Times New Roman required.
Each brief must include certification of compliance with word limits and formatting.
Declarations cannot contain legal arguments or circumvent briefing word limits.
Joint Claim Construction Brief and Joint Appendix must comply with paragraphs 10 and 14.
Meet and confer required 3-2 weeks before claim construction hearing to file Amended Joint Claim Construction Chart.
Letter required with Amended Joint Claim Construction Chart detailing meet and confer details.
No Amended Joint Claim Construction Chart required if no agreements reached in meet and confer.
Claim construction hearing: no testimony without prior approval, max 3 hours total.
Joint letter required for testimony approval at claim construction hearing, due with answering briefs.
Expert disclosure deadlines: initial, supplemental, and reply reports with specific timing requirements.
Affidavits, declarations, and exhibits must be attached only to concise statements, not briefs.
Word limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions (10,000/10,000/5,000 words, increased to 12,500/12,500/6,250 if Daubert motions are filed)
Word limits increase to 12,500/12,500/6,250 when Daubert motions are filed
Briefs must be 14-point Times New Roman with certification of compliance
Multiple motions relying on different facts must be filed separately