Courtesy copies are required for markman briefs and case dispositive motions. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing. Courtesy paper copies are required only for Markman briefings and dispositive motions in patent cases before Judge Mitchell.
Judge K. Nicole Mitchell's rules include page or word limits for covered filings. Be judicious in exceeding page limits; brevity preferred.
The rule requires stand when addressing court and use podium unless permission. Counsel must stand when addressing the Court and use podium unless given permission.
The rule requires no argument, state basis only, and state objection only. Speaking objections prohibited; state objection and basis only.
Parties may contact Judge K. Nicole Mitchell's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Contact Lisa Hardwick for scheduling matters, Judge Mitchell's law clerk for substantive matters.
Discovery motions discouraged unless substantial and parties tried to resolve.
Contact Lisa Hardwick for scheduling matters, Judge Mitchell's law clerk for substantive matters.
Counsel must stand when addressing the Court and use podium unless given permission.
Stand when jury enters or leaves courtroom.
Use jump cites and specific record citations in motions.
Be judicious in exceeding page limits; brevity preferred.
Speaking objections prohibited; state objection and basis only.
Courtesy paper copies are required only for Markman briefings and dispositive motions in patent cases before Judge Mitchell.
Courtesy copies must contain only relevant pages and be placed in notebook binders.
One courtesy copy of exhibits and exhibit lists required at the beginning of trial or evidentiary hearing.
Voluminous exhibits must be organized in labeled folders within a standard box with handles.
Commissioner must file certified transcript as attachment to answer in Social Security cases