Science Advisors
Why should you want them?
With Science Advisors' assistance, your legal team increases their understanding about your technology. In complex litigation, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. recognizes the advantage of in-house scientists to more effectively serve our clients. Our scientists assist in all types of litigation, concentrating in the area of patent litigation. The extensive education of our Science Advisors includes advanced degrees in a variety of scientific disciplines and training in patent law.
What do they do?
- Science Advisors use their science and technology experience to work with inventors, experts and clients.
- Science Advisors work with the attorneys to present complex issues in a manner that is easily understood by non-scientists, including the judge and jury.
- Science Advisors help perform the initial investigation and analysis of a patent case.
- They perform patent validity searches and research infringement.
- In the discovery phase of the case, Science Advisors assist in identifying the types of technical documents to be requested, including information stored electronically.
- Science Advisors assist in reviewing the records produced to identify the key technical issues and documents.
- They assist attorneys with deposition preparation and often attend the depositions to be of assistance on technical matters.
- Science Advisors assist in drafting motions, such as summary judgment, technical content of briefs and expert or inventor declarations.
- During trial preparation Science Advisors are often involved with developing demonstrative exhibits and assisting with preparing technical witnesses for their testimony.
Resources
Our Science Advisors have access to scientific databases which they use in researching infringement, prior art, validity, and other technical issues. Other resources include Internet research and contacts at various universities and with consultants and experts.