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When Screenshots Fail and Authentication Wins: Modern Case Law on Online Evidence found using Minerva26

Last Updated October 2025

Courts today are drawing sharper lines around how online evidence must be collected and authenticated. In disputes spanning trademark, criminal, and civil litigation, screenshots alone rarely suffice. Judges increasingly expect digital evidence to be backed by metadata, certification, or testimony linking it to its source. By leveraging Minerva26, we located recent cases that confirm this approach in practice.

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IPR Just Got Stricter: What the New PTAB Rule Means—and Why Page Vault Already Has You Covered

Last Updated October 2025

 

On July 31, 2025, the USPTO issued a three-page memo instructing the PTAB to stop waiving and start enforcing Rule 42.104(b)(4). For petitions filed after September 1, every claim limitation must be mapped to a pinpoint location in a printed publication or patent. Anything else—including AAPA—can no longer supply a missing element (though it can still explain motivation to combine). The Office says the bright-line approach aligns PTAB practice with the Federal Circuit’s recent Shockwave decision and will cut down on remands.

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The Minefield of Deleted Posts: When You Don’t Capture It Before It’s Gone

Last Updated September 2025

Online content disappears faster than most realize. A tweet is removed. A website is quietly edited. A post vanishes without notice. If that content becomes relevant to litigation, compliance, or an internal investigation, the opportunity to preserve it may already be lost. Historically, tools like Google’s cache or the Wayback Machine offered a second chance. But that safety net? It’s not holding up anymore.

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A Comprehensive Breakdown of Screenshot Tools for Legal Evidence

Last Updated September 2025

The increasing reliance on digital content, such as web pages, emails, and social media posts, has led to a rise in the use of screenshots in courtrooms. However, admissibility depends on proper verification, including accurate metadata, unaltered content, and a secure chain of custody. Using tools that provide tamper-proof captures can help legal teams present credible digital evidence that meets evidentiary standards.

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From LinkedIn to Job Boards: Professional Networking as Digital Evidence

Last Updated June 2024

Professional networking has evolved far beyond in-person meetings and paper resumes. Platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, and professional social networks have become essential tools for career advancement and business growth. But beyond their primary purpose, these digital platforms have emerged as crucial sources of digital evidence in various legal and investigative contexts. Here's how professional networking sites are being used as digital evidence and why this trend is significant.

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What is chain of custody and how is handling digital evidence any different?

Last Updated May 2024

The chain of custody is a fundamental concept that ensures the integrity and reliability of evidence or data across various fields. By meticulously documenting every step from collection to presentation, organizations and legal entities protect themselves against errors and malpractices, thus safeguarding the interests of the parties involved. This article explores the chain of custody of digital evidence and its unique challenges in comparison to physical evidence.

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