The intricacies of intellectual property litigation present many challenges, and even experienced attorneys sometimes fail to navigate them well. But McDermott Will & Emery partner David Dolkas has written a book intended to serve as a practical, accessible guide for dealing with complicated cases: “Managing Complex IP Litigation” (LexisNexis, 2014).
Dolkas, a partner in McDermott’s Silicon Valley office, remembers when as a young partner in the 1990s he suddenly found himself handling a complex case for the first time. Prior to that, he’d tried smaller cases. But this one was different: The trial was expected to last three weeks; it involved multiple legal and factual issues; it revolved around complex technology and industry practices; it meant dealing with a vast number of documents; and it would require the questioning of a large cast of witnesses.
