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N.D. Ind. L.P.R. 6-1
Expert Discovery
(a) Applicability. This rule governs expert discovery in patent cases.
(b) Exception. This rule does not apply to claim construction.
(c) Reports.
(1) Opening Reports. Opening expert reports on issues the proponent will
bear the burden of proof at trial are due within 28 days after receiving the
final invalidity contentions or, in cases in which invalidity is not at issue,
within 28 days after receiving the final infringement contentions.
(2) Rebuttal Reports. Rebuttal expert reports are due 28 days after receiving
opening expert reports.
(d) Depositions. Expert depositions must be completed within 35 days after
receiving an expert’s rebuttal report.
Appendix A
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