Animation is invading courtrooms; powerful tool

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Computer animation is a potent tool in the trial lawyer's demonstrative evidence arsenal. The admissibility of this kind of expert evidence depends on the qualifications of the people preparing it. The effective use of computer animation requires much advance planning, ranging from where the equipment should be placed so that displays can be seen by everyone in the courtroom to what type of equipment will give the best results. Computer animation is particularly effective in patent cases for showing why an invention is different from 'prior art.'

Trial practice

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Patent win attributed to 3-D computer imagery: success in patent infringement lawsuit demonstrates the impact of three-dimensional animation

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Mosinee Paper successfully prosecuted James River Corp using a computer rendering to show that Mosinee's invention of a paper dispenser was original and that James River's subsequent design copied Mosinee's. James River tried to have the case dismissed on the grounds that Mosinee's invention was made obvious by a similar, prior device made by a third party. Mosinee countered James River's deceptive two-dimensional drawings with an animated, narrated computer image of each of the devices, showing their true differences.

United States, Testimony, Patent law, Three-dimensional graphics, Three dimensional graphics, Patent practice

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Moving graphics; computer animation enters criminal cases

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Computer animation and videotape are increasingly popular demonstrative aids in criminal trials. There are potential problems. This technology is still relatively expensive and may favor prosecutors and rich defendants. Speculation may be introduced in an effort to create a continuous display. Psychological concerns include undue influence of jurors and possible subliminal messages. The technology is so new that there is no research that addresses these concerns precisely.

Video tapes in courtroom proceedings, Video evidence

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