Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves. Paper copies of filings are not required unless requested by the Court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Physical Copies of Filings

Does Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves's rules set a pre-motion procedure for daubert. Daubert objections must be made by motion, with responses and replies due on specified dates.

View ruleSource: page 17, section Objections to Expert Testimony

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves?

Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves' rule states these limits: 5500 words; 8250 words; 5500 words; 2750 words. Opening briefs limited to 5,500 words; answering briefs limited to 8,250 words; reply briefs limited to 5,500 words; sur-reply briefs limited to 2,750 words; all briefs must use 14-point Times New Roman or similar typeface.

View ruleSource: page 13, section Claim Construction Briefing

What page or word limits apply to in limine request before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves?

Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves' rule states these limits: 3 pages; 3 pages; 1 pages. In limine support limited to 3 pages, opposition limited to 3 pages, reply limited to 1 page.

View ruleSource: page 18, section Motions in Limine

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves?

Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves' formatting rule includes times new roman font, 14 point type and file format docx. Joint Claim Construction Chart must be in Word format, 14-point Times New Roman, and emailed to chambers simultaneously with filing.

View ruleSource: page 12, section Item 19

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions to amend scheduling orders must include a table of remaining events with current and requested deadlines.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS TO AMEND SCHEDULING ORDERS

What must be included with brief filings before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Pinpoint citations required in all briefing, letters, and concise statements of facts; unsupported assertions will be ignored.

View ruleSource: page 10, section Pinpoint Citations

How may parties contact Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves' chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves' chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email steve_taronji@cit.uscourts.gov. Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to steve_taronji@cit.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.

View ruleSource: page 12, section Item 19

How does Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Sealed filings do not require physical copies; a redacted version must be filed electronically within 7 days.

View ruleSource: page 11, section Item 17

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves?

Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, number of previous requests, and adversary position. Motions to extend scheduling order deadlines must comply with consent, disclosure, and timing requirements.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS TO AMEND SCHEDULING ORDERS

Does Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Separate briefing on in limine requests is prohibited unless the Court permits otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 19, section 29

Is electronic filing required before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Compendiums of cases must not be filed electronically; a notice of service must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 19, section 30
Complete rules summary for Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves

Motions to extend scheduling order deadlines must comply with consent, disclosure, and timing requirements.

Motions to amend scheduling orders must include a table of remaining events with current and requested deadlines.

Pinpoint citations required in all briefing, letters, and concise statements of facts; unsupported assertions will be ignored.

Before applying for a protective order, counsel must confer and attempt to agree on a proposed order.

A proposed order must be submitted with an application for a protective order.

Proposed protective orders must include a specific paragraph about other proceedings.

Each party is limited to three in limine requests.

Each in limine request and response must contain the authorities relied upon.

Sealed filings do not require physical copies; a redacted version must be filed electronically within 7 days.

Paper copies of documents are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.

Joint Claim Construction Chart must be in Word format, 14-point Times New Roman, and emailed to chambers simultaneously with filing.

Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to steve_taronji@cit.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.

Joint Claim Construction Chart must identify terms, include proposed constructions with citations only to intrinsic evidence, include separate PDF of patents, and contain no argument.

Motion for Claim Construction must be filed concurrently, contain no argument, and state specific language.

The list of claim terms and proposed constructions must be exchanged but not filed with the Court.

Opening briefs limited to 5,500 words; answering briefs limited to 8,250 words; reply briefs limited to 5,500 words; sur-reply briefs limited to 2,750 words; all briefs must use 14-point Times New Roman or similar typeface.

Each brief must include a certification of compliance with word count limitations.

Parties must file a Joint Claim Construction Brief by the deadline, with specific structure combining positions on each claim term; extension of the deadline presumptively results in loss of the claim construction hearing date.

Appendix materials must be submitted in a Joint Appendix.

Declarations must not contain legal argument or circumvent word limits.

Parties must file a letter with the Amended Joint Claim Construction Chart identifying meet-and-confer participants, method, duration, and stating if no agreements reached.

Parties must submit a joint letter by the date answering claim construction briefs are due to seek prior approval to present testimony at claim construction hearing.

Daubert objections must be made by motion, with responses and replies due on specified dates.

Daubert motions must be numbered in order of preference.

Joint proposed final pretrial order must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the specified date.

Motions in limine must not be filed separately; all requests and responses must be included in the proposed pretrial order.

In limine support limited to 3 pages, opposition limited to 3 pages, reply limited to 1 page.

If multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, they must combine their arguments into a single three-page submission.

Moving parties may submit a single one-page reply on in limine requests.

Separate briefing on in limine requests is prohibited unless the Court permits otherwise.

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