In recognition of the complexities and uniqueness of issues associated with management of
patent infringement litigation, and to ensure just, efficient, and economical handling of such
cases, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York hereby enacts the
following rules of practice for patent cases before the Court. These rules are calculated to
provide a standard structure for addressing the issues which typically arise in such cases, and to
foster predictability and facilitate planning for the litigants and the Court.
