Preparing a Patent Owner Witness for a Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition in a Patent Case

Summary

This practice note provides guidance on the key aspects of preparing a corporate representative for a deposition in patent litigation. The note covers the scope and purpose of a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition, objecting and responding to a deposition notice, the selection and preparation process for the witness, the topics that may be covered during the deposition, and strategies for effectively presenting the patent owner's position and responding to questioning from opposing counsel.