Computer animations can be very useful in patent or other SciTech cases where complex questions of science and technology intersect with the law. But, as the Federal Circuit has made clear, you should not expect to recover their expense as "costs" after trial.

Because this issue may be relevant and of interest to you, we are pleased to share with you an article we wrote, "Federal Circuit frowns on animation expenses," (to view the article in its entirety, click on the pdf on the right) which was published in the December "In-House Counsel" supplement to Minnesota Lawyer. The article provides a summary of what costs are recoverable for computer animations and other demonstrative evidence at the end of a successful case.