The Northern District of California is considering revising its patent rules (enacted in January 2001). To start its review, the Northern District of California is seeking public comments. Comments must be sent by December 15, 2006 to patentlocalrulescommittee@gmail.com. The notice is here. The Northern District of California Local Rules are not directly relevant to Northern District of Illinois cases, but because the Northern District of California’s patent rules serve as a pattern for courts across the country, including in the Northern District of Illinois, any changes to the Northern District of California’s rules could effect courts in the Northern District of Illinois and across the country.
Thanks to Dennis Crouch at Patently-O for identifying the request for comments and for an interesting post, followed interesting comments, on proposed changes.