Partner Matthew Bernstein was interviewed in “Q&A: International IP Expert Matthew Bernstein on the New Patent Assignments for Judges in Texas' Western District,” an article in Westlaw Today, regarding several patent disputes in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Westlaw Today: First of all, approximately what percentage of all patent suits are filed in Judge Albright's court? Why do patent plaintiffs find his court attractive?

Matthew Bernstein: Approximately 25% of district court patent cases are currently pending in Judge Albright's court. In my experience, both sides of the aisle tend to like Judge Albright. Judge Albright was a patent litigator and trial attorney in private practice before taking the bench, and he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in big cases. That means he knows the issues involved with patent cases very well and he is known for appreciating good trial work on both sides. Plaintiffs like that Judge Albright is relatively fast to trial, although this has slowed down given the large number of cases and the pandemic.

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