Do parties usually need experts present for design patent cases?

Design Patent

Dec 26

Experts are optional. Many mediations proceed effectively with attorney presentations and visual comparisons. However, parties may choose to use experts to discuss consumer impressions, prior art, or design distinctiveness.

Darin M. Klemchuk

Darin M. Klemchuk is the Managing Partner and founder of Klemchuk PLLC. He focuses his law practice on intellectual property and commercial litigation, anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement programs, and legal strategy for growing businesses. You can connect with Darin via email or follow up on LinkedIn.

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