Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.. Paper courtesy copies prohibited unless requested; digital courtesy copies may be ordered.

View ruleSource: page 5, section CONFORMITY TO RULES

Does Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for administrative motion. Details: response due in 7 days. Testimony at claim construction requires motion 7 days in advance.

What page or word limits apply to joint statement before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.?

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.'s rule states these limits: 3 pages. Joint statements to move case dates limited to 3 pages with particularized good cause.

View ruleSource: page 3, section SCHEDULING

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.?

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.'s formatting rule includes file format PDF and text-searchable. PDF documents must be text-searchable unless filing pro se.

View ruleSource: page 5, section CONFORMITY TO RULES

What must be included with joint case management status report filings before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.?

The rule requires joint report. Joint case management status report required after claim construction ruling.

What must be included with general filings before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.?

The rule requires local rule certificate. Parties must follow FRCP, Patent Local Rules, and General Orders except where superseded by this standing order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONFORMITY TO RULES

How may parties contact Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (510) 637-3543. No ex parte contact with judge or chambers; contact Courtroom Deputy Nikki Riley at (510) 637-3543 for scheduling.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMUNICATION WITH THE COURT

How does Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.'s rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Sealing requires compliance with Civil Local Rule 79-5 with judge-specific modifications.

View ruleSource: page 5, section MOTIONS TO SEAL

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.?

Requests should be made at least 2 weeks in advance when this rule applies before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.. The request must include reason for request, good cause demonstration, and why other methods would be ineffective. Request for more than 10 claim construction terms requires good cause demonstration and must be filed 2 weeks before deadline; without leave, only first 10 terms will be construed and sanctions may apply.

View ruleSource: page 2, section JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT

Does Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. requires bundling for covered papers. At least 12 weeks required between dispositive/Daubert motions deadline and final pretrial conference.

View ruleSource: page 3, section SCHEDULING

Does Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.'s rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Court may vacate hearings without oral argument, but will reschedule if junior lawyer (≤5 years) will argue.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SCHEDULING
Complete rules summary for Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.

Joint case management status report required after claim construction ruling.

Parties must follow FRCP, Patent Local Rules, and General Orders except where superseded by this standing order.

Patent disclosure disputes and amendment/strike requests are typically referred to Magistrate Judge.

Joint claim construction statement must be truly joint with disputed terms designated and side-by-side constructions.

Joint claim construction statement must include copies of all disputed patents and complete prosecution history available upon request.

Court will generally construe no more than 10 terms; parties must meet and confer to narrow terms if more than 10 are at issue.

Testimony at claim construction requires motion 7 days in advance.

Request for more than 10 claim construction terms requires good cause demonstration and must be filed 2 weeks before deadline; without leave, only first 10 terms will be construed and sanctions may apply.

All hearings and appearances will be held in Courtroom 2, 4th Floor, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, California.

Tutorial allows 45 minutes per side for non-argumentative technology presentation; patentee presents first; demonstrations encouraged.

Court may appoint neutral expert to assist with claim construction and/or trial if deemed helpful.

Each side gets 90 minutes for claim construction argument.

Duplicative visual aids discouraged for claim construction.

Government must email plea agreement to HSGcrd@cand.uscourts.gov by 2:00 p.m. Friday before plea.

Parties must follow federal criminal rules, local rules, and general orders except where superseded by this standing order.

No ex parte contact with judge or chambers; contact Courtroom Deputy Nikki Riley at (510) 637-3543 for scheduling.

All hearings and appearances are held in Courtroom 2, 4th Floor, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA.

Law and motion calendar at 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays; pretrial conferences at 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays.

Trials conducted 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at Oakland Courthouse.

Government must email mandatory remand statute status to HSGcrd@cand.uscourts.gov by Monday before hearing.

Motions must follow Criminal Local Rule 47-1, consult scheduling notes for available dates, comply with Rule 47-2.

Paper courtesy copies not submitted unless requested; digital copies may be ordered on portable media.

Parties must follow FRCP, Local Rules, and General Orders except as superseded by this standing order.

Plaintiff/removing defendant must serve standing order on all parties and file certificate of service.

No ex parte contact with judge or chambers staff; contact Courtroom Deputy Nikki Riley at (510) 637-3543 for scheduling.

All in-person hearings held in Courtroom 2, 4th Floor, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA.

Civil case management conferences held via Zoom Webinar on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Civil pretrial conferences held in person on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.

Civil motions heard in person on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.

No need to reserve motion dates; check website for next available date. Scheduling questions to Courtroom Deputy.

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