Managing High-Volume, Complex ESI in an Intellectual Property Litigation Case

Learn how ArcherHall used advanced eDiscovery technology to manage complex ESI, streamline document review, and identify critical evidence in a high-stakes intellectual property dispute.

The Situation: A Complex Intellectual Property Dispute

A global technology company facing patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation allegations needed an eDiscovery strategy capable of managing multiple terabytes of complex ESI. The case required reviewing an enormous volume of electronically stored information (ESI) spread across multiple systems, including corporate email, cloud storage, structured databases, mobile devices, and proprietary design files. The opposing party sought access to years of communication and technical documentation, creating an urgent need for an advanced eDiscovery solution capable of handling vast amounts of complex data efficiently. 

The Challenge: Managing High-Volume, Complex ESI

The diversity and scale of the data posed significant hurdles: 

• High Volume: Multiple terabytes of ESI needed to be processed and reviewed within a tight court-imposed timeline. 
• Complex Data Sources: The data came from emails, source code repositories, CAD design files, chat applications, and structured enterprise databases. 
• Advanced Search & Analysis Needs: Identifying relevant communications, distinguishing protected trade secrets, and uncovering key evidence required advanced analytics and machine learning. 
• Security & Compliance: Given the sensitivity of the intellectual property at stake, strict security protocols and access controls were necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosures. 

The Solution: RelativityOne and Advanced eDiscovery Analytics

Recognizing the complexity of the case, ArcherHall deployed RelativityOne (now known as Relativity aiR), a secure, cloud-based eDiscovery platform, to streamline data processing, review, and analysis. Our team: 

• Ingested and processed large-scale ESI from diverse sources, converting proprietary formats into searchable, structured datasets. 
• Deployed analytics to organize and prioritize the review process, utilizing email threading, near-duplicate detection, and concept clustering to reduce the review burden. 
• Implemented customized security measures, including role-based access controls and encryption, ensuring that sensitive trade secret data was protected throughout the litigation process. 
• Enabled Technology-Assisted Review (TAR) to accelerate the identification of key documents, allowing attorneys to focus on the most relevant evidence. 

The Outcome: Faster Document Review and Earlier Access to Key Evidence

By leveraging RelativityOne, ArcherHall successfully: 

• Reduced document review time by over 60%, significantly cutting litigation costs. 
• Identified critical IP evidence early in the case, allowing the legal team to develop a stronger defense strategy. 
• Ensured compliance with strict court-imposed deadlines, avoiding costly penalties and objections from opposing counsel. 
• Maintained data security and confidentiality, ensuring protected information remained safeguarded throughout the case. 

The Value of eDiscovery in Intellectual Property Litigation 

Through the strategic use of RelativityOne’s advanced analytics and secure hosted review environment, ArcherHall helped the technology company  efficiently manage large-scale, high-stakes intellectual property litigation. Our expert-led approach ensured the legal team had access to the right evidence at the right time—strengthening their case while reducing costs and review time. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

How can eDiscovery help manage large volumes of ESI in intellectual property litigation? 

eDiscovery platforms help legal teams process, organize, search, and review large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI) from multiple sources. Advanced analytics, including email threading, near-duplicate detection, concept clustering, and technology-assisted review (TAR), can streamline document review, reduce costs, and help attorneys identify relevant evidence more efficiently. 

What types of ESI may be relevant in a patent or trade secret dispute? 

Relevant ESI may include emails, chat messages, source code repositories, CAD design files, cloud-stored documents, mobile device data, and structured enterprise databases. Depending on the allegations, these sources may contain communications, technical documentation, or other information relevant to patent infringement or trade secret misappropriation claims.