Scheef & Stone is pleased to share that Michael Smith was recently published in IAM with an article titled, “What EDTX’s Judge Reshuffle Means for Sherman and Marshall Patent Dockets.”
In the article, Michael examines a recent administrative reassignment within the Eastern District of Texas that redistributes patent cases among judges in the Sherman and Marshall Divisions. Although the changes do not affect substantive patent law, they may influence litigation strategy by impacting case assignments, docket balance, and the progression of patent matters depending on the assigned judge.
As one of the busiest patent litigation venues in the United States, the Eastern District of Texas remains a focal point for businesses involved in intellectual property disputes. Michael’s analysis provides practical insight into how these administrative changes may shape future patent litigation and what practitioners should consider.
Read Michael’s full article in IAM:
www.iam-media.com/article/what-edtxs-judge-reshuffle-means-sherman-and-marshall-patent-dockets