Case 1:03-cv-02579-RPM
Document 172
Filed 02/29/2008
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch Date: February 29, 2008 Courtroom Deputy: J. Chris Smith FTR Technician: Kathy Terasaki ___________________________________________________________________________ Civil Action No. 03-cv-02579-RPM NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P., Plaintiff, v. PASON SYSTEMS USA CORPORATION, Timothy G. Atkinson Mark E. Haynes Defendant. Mark Lacis ___________________________________________________________________________ COURTROOM MINUTES ___________________________________________________________________________ Pretrial Conference 10:56 a.m. Court in session. John W. Raley Jane Michaels Robert M. Bowick, Jr.
Court reviews proposed pretrial order and counsel answer questions. Discussion regarding witnesses, affirmative defenses, exhibits and scheduling. Mr. Atkinson states defendant is still asserting all affirmative defenses and invalidity claims. Counsel agree to the admissibility of Terry Lier's two written letter opinions and e-mails. He will not be called as a witness. Mr. Atkinson further states defendant does not have a damages expert. Court states it will determines issues regarding preliminary injunction and inequitable conduct after a separate hearing, if necessary. Court further states previous preliminary injunction and federal circuit rulings will not be disclosed to the jury. Counsel agree to show jury the FJC Introduction to Patent System DVD. No jury questionnaire. Exhibits that have not been previously disclosed are not permitted.
Case 1:03-cv-02579-RPM
Document 172
Filed 02/29/2008
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February 29, 2008 03-cv-02579-RPM Mr. Raley agrees to supplement Mr. Perkin's report. Court states it videotape deposition transcript procedure. Counsel are to exchange demonstrative exhibits that do not include legal terms. ORDERED: Revised proposed pretrial order to be submitted March 10, 2008. Two week trial scheduled October 27, 2008. Simultaneous trial briefs including claim construction chart are to be filed by August 15, 2008. Rebuttal briefs are to be filed by September 12, 2008. Proposed jury instructions, verdict form and voir dire are to be submitted by 4:00 p.m. October 10, 2008. Two week jury trial scheduled October 27, 2008. Objections to videotape deposition transcript designations are to be submitted by October 10, 2008. Court in recess.
11:37 a.m.
Hearing concluded. Total time: 41 min.
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