Selection of scientific expert witnesses in chemical and pharmaceutical cases

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Justin J. Hasford, Justin.Hasford@finnegan.com, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrrett and Dunner LLP, 901 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Complex litigations, particularly patent litigations involving chemical and pharmaceutical technologies, often turn on the testimony of scientific experts. Accordingly, selecting appropriate technical experts in such litigations is crucial. This presentation will explore the selection of chemical and pharmaceutical expert witnesses for litigation, including strategies for effective use of experts by attorneys as well as effective expert assistance by scientists.