SDTX Patent Rules - Downloadable PDF
The Southern District of Texas Patent Local Rules govern patent litigation procedures in the Southern District of Texas. Download a free PDF copy of the current SDTX Patent Rules and related patent litigation resources below.
Free Download – Southern District of Texas Patent Local Rules PDF
These patent rules became effective in the Southern District of Texas as of January 1, 2008, as amended in April 2022, and apply to all cases involving a patent claim filed thereafter, unless otherwise ordered by
the presiding judge.
Complete the form below to receive immediate access to a downloadable PDF copy of the Southern District of Texas Patent Local Rules.
We strive to keep these rules current, but the official version published by the Court controls. Please verify that you are using the most recent version before relying on these materials in any matter.
About the Southern District of Texas Local Patent Rules
The SDTX Patent Rules address important patent litigation procedures, including:
Infringement contentions
Invalidity contentions
Claim construction proceedings
Discovery obligations
Expert disclosures
Patent case scheduling requirements
The rules are designed to promote efficient case management and provide a framework for patent litigation in the Southern District of Texas. The SDTX Patent Local Rules establish procedures governing infringement contentions, invalidity contentions, claim construction (Markman) proceedings, expert disclosures, and patent case management.
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Our Texas Local Counsel Resource Center provides a significant amount of resources for out-of-state lawyers with cases in Texas:
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Pro Hac Vice requirements for all four federal district courts in Texas (NDTX, EDTX, WDTX, and SDTX)
Dondi opinion required for admission into the NDTX
Texas Lawyer’s Creed
Dallas Local Counsel
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Frequently Asked SDTX Questions
What are the NDTX Patent Local Rules?
The Southern District of Texas Patent Local Rules govern important procedural aspects of patent litigation filed in the Southern District of Texas.
Where can I download the NDTX Patent Local Rules?
Complete the form above to receive immediate access to the downloadable PDF.
Do the Patent Local Rules apply to all patent cases filed in the southern District?
The SDTX Patent Local Rules govern patent litigation proceedings in the Southern District of Texas.
Why are Patent Local Rules important?
Patent Local Rules establish deadlines and procedures for key events such as infringement contentions, invalidity contentions, claim construction, discovery, and expert disclosures.
Do I need local counsel for patent litigation in Texas?
Typically, out-of-state attorneys appearing pro hac vice generally must associate with local counsel admitted to practice before the court. However, on leave of court, some judges allow out-of-state attorneys to proceed without local counsel.
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