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.

“[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." - Chris Darrow

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.

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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The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases in Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.

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Understanding the Special Master with Christopher G. Darrow