The Future Of WDTX Patent Litigation After Judge Albright

This article examines the transition of the Western District of Texas' influential Waco patent docket from Judge Alan Albright who recently retired to newly appointed Judge Christopher Wolfe. While Judge Wolfe is expected to bring a thoughtful, trial-focused approach to the bench, many questions remain about whether he will adopt Judge Albright's patent-specific procedures, including case management, claim construction practices, and scheduling.

Sidley’s Greg Lantier, Alexis Cohen, Liv Herriot, and Gilbert Smolenski conclude that patent litigants should closely monitor Judge Wolfe's early rulings, as they may shape the future of patent litigation in one of the nation's most active patent venues.