Secrecy in patent litigation is an enduring problem, and EFF has repeatedly pushed for greater transparency by intervening in patent lawsuits to vindicate the public's right to access judicial records. But sometimes, courts don't let us—and instead decide to prioritize corporations' confidentiality interests over the public's right to access records filed on the record in the public's courts.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas rejected our effort to intervene in a patent dispute, prioritizing corporate confidentiality over public access, raising concerns about transparency in judicial processes.
Many of the documents explaining the parties' positions on this important issue are either completely sealed or heavily redacted, making it difficult for the public to comprehend the stakes and implications of this legal battle.
EFF's appeal highlights the significance of access to court records, as several organizations filed friend-of-the-court briefs expressing shared concerns regarding the implications of the district court's secrecy.
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