Kirby Drake of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Presents at State Bar of Texas Advanced Patent Litigation Course

Dallas, TX, August 18, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Advanced Patent Litigation Course offered a chance for participants to benefit from Drake’s knowledge and expertise concerning ethical issues that may arise in conducting discovery in patent litigation matters. Issues discussed included electronic discovery as well as document retention, preservation and production concerns. Drake discussed various recent decisions that have arisen related to ethical issues in the discovery context including the recent Rambus decisions out of the Federal Circuit, Qualcomm v. Broadcom, and the Personal Radio case out of the Eastern District of Texas. Drake also addressed numerous lessons that may be learned from these decisions. She touched upon lessons applicable to everyone that may be involved in discovery matters as well as lessons that may be particularly relevant to in-house as well as outside counsel.

“Kirby is so familiar with the material; she was super knowledgeable, calm, articulate and confident. She did a great job making an ethics presentation lively and interesting to the audience of about 80 people,” stated Klemchuk Kubasta LLP partner Shannon Bates.

Drake is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, with expertise in electronic discovery in litigation matters, patent preparation and prosecution, with emphasis on chemical, electronics and computer-related matters.

About Klemchuk Kubasta LLP
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP is an IP boutique law firm offering a full array of intellectual property related services, including litigation and enforcement of all forms of intellectual property as well as registration and licensing of patent, trademark, trade dress, and copyright. The firm also provides legal services relating to domain names, e-commerce, privacy policies, Internet law, commercial litigation, and business litigation. Located in Dallas, Texas, Klemchuk Kubasta LLP supports a diverse client base that ranges from startups with disruptive technologies to established companies. Klemchuk Kubasta LLP also works with other law firms by serving as local counsel and offering specific expertise on IP issues. Additional information about the firm and its attorneys may be found at www.kk-llp.com.

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