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Commencing Discovery

W.D. Tenn. Local Rule 1.3

For all actions pursuant to the Local Patent Rules, discovery is permitted to begin upon the filing of the answer or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (each, an “Initial Response”), absent an order from the Court stating otherwise.
Official source: https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17 · retrieved 2026-07-23