It is very important to intellectual property owners that litigation involving their intellectual property be conducted fairly, efficiently and expeditiously. The committee will investigate ways to achieve those objectives and recommend actions to achieve positive change in patent litigation in the US. Areas of potential focus include: (a) judicial practices and procedures; (b) emerging case law; and (c) relevant statistical assessment and best practices for cost effective patent litigation management. In addition to focusing on paths to improving the litigation process and outcomes, the committee scope would include developing informational resources for the use of intellectual property owners and their management regarding the complexity, cost and risks of intellectual property litigation.