Patent Claim Construction and Markman Hearings
Mr. Creel has served as mediator and arbitrator in numerous proceedings. He is listed on the approved arbitrator/mediator panels of the Center for Public Resources (Technology Panel), National Patent Board (now part of AAA) (certified panelist), International Chamber of Commerce, World Intellectual Property Organization and American Arbitration Association (Blue Ribbon Patent Panel and certified arbitrator).Recognized for his capabilities in the area of patent litigation, Mr. Creel has also been appointed by several federal district judges to serve as a mediator to attempt to resolve disputes, and as a Special Master to provide proper patent claim construction, supervise all pretrial discovery and recommend rulings on summary judgment motions.Mr. Creel is the editor ofThe Guide to Patent Arbitration, published by BNA Books. He has authored scores of decisions relating to anticybersquatting of trademarks as an arbitrator under the rules adopted by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Mr. Creel also frequently writes and speaks on ADR of IP disputes, covering topics such asHow to Avoid Disputes Through Use of ADRandADR in the 21st Century.