Preamble

Because of the complexities and uniqueness of issues associated with the management of patent infringement litigation, and to ensure just, efficient, and economical handling of such cases, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York hereby enacts the following rules of practice for patent cases before the Court. These rules are calculated to provide a standard structure for addressing the issues which typically arise in such cases, and to foster predictability and facilitate planning for the litigants and the Court. A timeline reflecting the due dates for all submissions pursuant to these rules is attached as Appendix A.