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Standing Order

W.D. Tex. Standing Order · Magistrate Judge Referral Order

FILED November 06, 2023 CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS AUSTIN DIVISION Julie Golden BY: ________________________________ DEPUTY § IN RE: PATENT, TRADEMARK, § AND COPYRIGHT CASES § § STANDING ORDER REGARDING PATENT, TRADEMARK, AND COPYRIGHT CASES This Order governs the commencement of patent, trademark, and copyright cases in the Austin Division of the Western District of Texas. It is ORDERED, at the commencement of the action, counsel filing such an action shall be responsible for the timely preparation and electronic filing of the Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding a Patent or Trademark, AO Form 120, using the Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form event or Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or Appeal Regarding a Copyright, AO Form 121, using the Notice of Copyright Form, AO Form 121, through this Court’s CM/ECF system. This standing order becomes effective for all patent, trademark, and copyright cases filed in the Austin Division on or after November 13, 2023. SIGNED on November 6, 2023. ROBERT PITMAN UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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