Parties typically prepare a summary of key facts, infringement and invalidity contentions, licensing history, technical background, business goals, and desired settlement ranges. Bringing this information helps streamline and strengthen the mediation process.

Absolutely. Patent mediation services are often used during active litigation to avoid trial expenses or to resolve specific contested issues. Many courts even encourage or require mediation during patent cases.

Yes—if both parties sign a written settlement agreement at the conclusion of the mediation. This agreement is enforceable like any other contract and can resolve all or part of the dispute.

Expert participation is optional, but often beneficial in complex technology disputes. Parties may bring technical experts or rely on the mediator’s background in patent, engineering, or technology matters.

The mediator acts as a neutral facilitator who helps clarify issues, evaluate risks, identify overlap between positions, and guide parties toward practical business-driven solutions. The mediator does not decide the case or impose an outcome.

Yes. All discussions and materials shared during patent mediation are confidential, allowing parties to negotiate openly without risk of public disclosure or prejudicing future litigation.

Most patent mediations are completed within a single day or over several short sessions. The overall timeline depends on dispute complexity, but mediation is significantly faster than litigation, which can take years. We typically schedule a half-day or full-day mediation, with a full day preferred for better outcomes.

These services work well for patent infringement matters, early mediations in NPE cases to minimize legal fees, claim-scope disagreements, licensing or royalty disputes, FRAND/SEP issues, indemnity claims, and conflicts arising from R&D collaborations or technology transfers.

Patent mediation is ideal when parties want to reduce legal costs, protect confidential technical information, preserve business relationships, or reach a faster resolution. It is especially effective early in a dispute, before litigation expenses escalate.

Patent mediation services provide a confidential, structured process where a neutral mediator helps parties resolve patent disputes—including infringement, licensing, ownership, and joint-development issues—without the cost and uncertainty of litigation.

Cancellation made less than 72 hours before the scheduled mediation will incur a fee equal to 50% of the quoted mediation fee. At the mediator’s discretion, this fee may be waived for weather, sickness or other unforeseen events, or if the mediation is rescheduled within a reasonable time.

The mediation fee is due from each party 7 days before the scheduled date of mediation. Mediation will not commence until we have received payment and a signed Agreement to Mediate from all parties and counsel. Failure to pay the mediation fee in advance of the mediation will result in cancellation.

We require counsel for each party to submit a 1–2-page confidential mediation statement at least three days before mediation. The statement should outline strengths, weaknesses, prior barriers to settlement, and the desired outcome. In some cases, we may schedule pre-mediation calls to help facilitate more efficient discussions.

Mediations are typically held at Engage Workspace for Lawyers, located at 8150 N. Central Expressway, 10th Floor, Dallas, TX 75206. If all parties prefer an off-site location, we can arrange it for an additional fee to cover time and travel expenses.

Most mediations are held during standard business hours, but we can accommodate weekend sessions when needed for an additional fee.

Yes. If both parties prefer, we can accommodate Zoom mediations. However, we’ve found that in-person sessions typically foster more effective negotiation and personal interaction.

There are many hotels in Dallas; however, we recommend the DoubleTree Hotel located adjacent to our building. In addition to offering upscale accommodations, this hotel makes it easy to walk to the mediation facility.

You’ll find plenty of convenient parking right outside The Gild at 8150 N. Central Expressway in Dallas. We’re on the 10th floor.