Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Robert Pitman's rules

Does Judge Robert Pitman require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Robert Pitman's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 3145. United States must simultaneously orally move for Court review when requesting magistrate judge stay of release

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING THIS COURT’S REVIEW OF RELEASE ORDERS

What must be included with patent trademark copyright case filings before Judge Robert Pitman?

The rule requires certificate of filing. Counsel must file AO Form 120 or 121 for patent/trademark/copyright cases at commencement.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING PATENT, TRADEMARK, AND COPYRIGHT CASES

How may parties contact Judge Robert Pitman's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Robert Pitman's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Clerk must notify Court chambers same day of motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(a)

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING THIS COURT’S REVIEW OF RELEASE ORDERS
Complete rules summary for Judge Robert Pitman

Counsel must file AO Form 120 or 121 for patent/trademark/copyright cases at commencement.

United States must simultaneously orally move for Court review when requesting magistrate judge stay of release

Clerk must notify Court chambers same day of motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(a)

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