Scope and Construction

These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions before this court that allege infringement of a utility patent in a complaint, counterclaim, crossclaim, or third-party claim, or that seek a declaratory judgment that a utility patent is not infringed, is invalid, or is unenforceable. The Rules of Practice and Procedure of this court also apply to such actions, except to the extent that they are inconsistent with these Patent Local Rules.