weighed against the issue presented to the court. For example, a summary judgment oral argument is generally better suited for face-to-face in the court with the judge, but much less so for a short status hearing to check that the case is moving forward. Has the emergence of new digital assets and AI programs brought considerable change to the sector? Digital assets in the nature of video conferencing improvements have served the legal profession – at least as far as I have experienced in the past two years – for the better. I have heard from a number of judges on best practices for this type of judicial interaction. that certain industries were able to dive deep into their IP portfolios and remain focused on protection and enforcement, including defensive measures. The silence of various industry distractions or interventions allowed for singular internal review in many companies so we didn’t experience a downtrend in productivity. Lack of commuting issues favoured this legal field, in my opinion. As pandemic-era restrictions are loosened, some judges are continuing to allow the flexibility that video status conferences add to everyone’s efficiency and productivity. It has been eye-opening and is shifting the past rigidity on in-person meetings that may require hours of travel for five minutes of face-to-face. In-person court appearances are important, but are now being 78 LAWYER MONTHLY APRIL 2023 About Julie Katz Julie Katz has over 30 years of experience in the intellectual property arena, working closely with clients on both litigation and prosecution across numerous technologies, industries and consumer markets. Her practice is focused on aligning her clients’ intellectual property portfolio with their overall business strategy by identifying, protecting and maximising their IP rights. With a deep understanding of IP law and enforcement strategies, a client-centred service philosophy and a history of successful litigation outcomes on high-profile infringement cases, Julie has earned the tactical and nuanced insight that allows her to rigorously protect her clients’ business interests. Contact Julie A Katz Founder, Katz Group LLC 1711 N Hermitage Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622, USA Tel: +1 312-857-3101 | +1 312-593-3100 E: Julie@katzgroupllc.com www.katzgroupllc.com Advocating hard for your client’s rights does not require incivility.
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