Providing "best practices" for copyright litigation from many of the foremost names in the world of copyright law, Copyright Litigation Strategies is organized to break down a copyright case into the various phases of litigation--from what to consider before filing suit and all the way through the verdict, settlement, and appeals. With a focus on providing litigators practical guidance on how to make strategic decisions at each step in the life of a copyright case, this comprehensive guide explores all aspects of copyright litigation strategies. Drawing from the expertise of more than three dozen veteran intellectual property litigators, the book covers these essential aspects of taking a copyright case to trial: - Pre-litigation considerations and analysis- Alternative dispute resolution- Formulating discovery plans- Third-party discovery- Foreign discovery- Handling depositions- Working with experts- Motion practice- The trial- Proving infringement- Defeating infringement claims- Evidence- Appeals, and more

Author Biography

Dale M. Cendali is a partner in Kirkland & Ellis LLP's New York office and heads Kirkland's Copyright, Trademark, Internet and Advertising Practice Group. She is a nationally recognized leader in the field of intellectual property litigation, having successfully litigated and tried numerous high-profile cases, including the Harry Potter "Lexicon" fair use case, and as part of the Oracle appellate team that won a key copyrightability decision in Oracle v. Google. J. Michael Keyes is a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Seattle, Washington, where he maintains a national litigation and trial practice representing a wide array of clients in cases involving copyrights, trademarks, and false advertising.