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PTAB Finds Petitioner’s Failure to Disclose Relationship with Real Party in Interest Warrants Substantial Monetary Sanctions

The IP Law Blog

Second, Ventex’s witnesses, both of whom reside outside the United States, needed to be deposed a second time to secure testimony relating to the true contractual relationship between Seirus and Ventex. This case is a strong reminder to be diligent and forthright in both discovery and the disclosure of potential real parties in interest.

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Second Circuit Refutes Allegations Involving Law Clerk in Mediaite, Above the Law, and Other Publications

JonathanTurley

Mediaite cited numerous sources, which could be cited as due diligence rather than reckless disregard of the truth. Due diligence requires some inquiry into the motivations or relationship of such sources. They could be deposed on the basis for their disparaging accounts of Clanton. However, that depends on the sources.

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