Delaware Judge Enforces Patent Case Disclosure Requirements

The District of Delaware has recently instituted several requirements in patent cases, many in response to the overwhelming caseload in part due to a judicial vacancy. In addition to the specific patent standing orders that all judges have issued, there are other standing orders aimed at efficiency and disclosure.

For example, Chief Judge Colm Connolly has specific orders requiring heightened Rule 7.1 disclosures and disclosures of third-party litigation funding. When these standing orders were issued, it was unknown how the Court would be handling these requirements. It is now clear the Court will enforce the requirements and parties not complying with those requirements will face consequences.