Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-drug treatment for illnesses like depression which is gaining clinical adoption after FDA clearance of new protocols such as SAINT. Brain Frequency LLC and Wave Neuroscience Inc. both offer types of personalized TMS involving a pre-procedure electroencephalogram (EEG) assessment. In recent Western District of Texas patent … [Read more...] about What level of experience is required for expert testimony?
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New ruling on expert qualification in patent cases
In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit provided guidance on the qualification of expert witnesses in #patent cases. The case in question centered on a challenge to the plaintiff's technical expert. Defense counsel argued that the expert lacked specific experience in diagnostic imaging at the time of the alleged invention. They attempted to differentiate this from the … [Read more...] about New ruling on expert qualification in patent cases
Changes to admissibility criteria for expert testimony
The changes to Federal Rules of Evidence 702, now six months old, have brought significant impacts on expert testimony admissibility. In this article, Daniel Callaway and Tim Horgan-Kobelski of FBM analyze the effects so far. As highlighted by the authors, the consequences of a successful Daubert motion can be pivotal in shaping the course of a trial. In patent cases, the … [Read more...] about Changes to admissibility criteria for expert testimony