Judicial Survey Questions

WGY Q33: Do you have particular practice about Markman hearings? If so, please describe them including but not limited to whether you allow tutorial(s).

WGY A33: Eight different constructions are about enough in any one case. I come on the bench with a tentative construction in mind, share it with the parties, and we discuss it, eventually settling on a construction. If either party is dissatisfied, I’ll hear from an expert from each side as to why I’m wrong (or right) in a one hour hot tub experience. I welcome jointly agreed written tutorials.

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* Young, William G.

United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts