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Episode 30: Understanding the Special Master with Christopher G. Darrow
On this episode, host Maxwell Goss speaks with Chris Darrow about his dual role as a patent attorney and special master. Chris offers insights into his intellectual property work and details about his experience serving as a special master in nearly a hundred cases. Max and Chris discuss bridging the knowledge gap for lay judges and juries in technical patent cases. Chris also talks about interesting cases including the "Rainbow Loom" patent case and the "Indoor Snowball Fight" copyright case. This episode offers an inside look at how special masters do their job and help parties resolve their disputes.
“[Working with a special master] is an opportunity for you to save money and more efficiently get your case to trial because a special master brings specialized knowledge. He or she can help you get to trial more easily, more efficiently, and hopefully more cheaply because you're not going to be butting heads on issues."
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Chris Darrow
EPISODE OUTLINE
00:27 Meet Chris Darrow: Patent Attorney and Special Master
05:14 The Role and Responsibilities of a Special Master
16:19 Chris’s Notable Cases and Experiences
16:37 The Rainbow Loom Case
19:28 Understanding Claim Construction in Patent Cases
22:40 The Indoor Snowball Fight Copyright Case
26:04 How a Special Master Adds Value by Saving Time and Money
28:52 Final Thoughts on the Value of a Special Master and Getting in Touch
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ABOUT
Chris Darrow
Christopher Darrow is the President of Darrow Mustafa P.C. Mr. Darrow practices in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, licensing, contracts involving technology and intellectual property, and litigation.
As a registered patent attorney, Mr. Darrow is responsible for procuring and managing large portfolios of U.S. and foreign patents for several large corporations.
Mr. Darrow also serves as a consultant to federal judges in patent infringement cases, including in the roles of special master and technical adviser. Mr. Darrow co-authored with a federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan a set of model case management orders for patent infringement cases.
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