| Period | Date Range | Patents Issued | Months | Rate (per month) | Cumulative at End | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Arbitration | Jun 2020 -- Jun 2023 | 226 | 37 | 6.1 | 226 | Steady baseline rate |
| Post-Arbitration Ramp | Jul 2023 -- Dec 2023 | 129 | 6 | 21.5 | 355 | 3.5x acceleration after arbitration |
| 2024 Explosion | Jan 2024 -- Jul 2024 | 500 | 7 | 71.4 | 855 | 11.7x the pre-arbitration rate |
| Wind-Down | Aug 2024 -- Jan 2025 | 50 | 6 | 8.3 | 905 | Deceleration; switchover Jan 14, 2025 |
| TOTAL | Jun 2020 -- Jan 2025 | 905 | 56 | 16.2 avg | 905 | 4.6 years of unauthorized name use |
The data reveals a striking pattern: after the June 14, 2023 arbitration decision — in which Goldberg argued the partnership agreement terminated on June 15, 2020 — the rate of patent issuances bearing Litman's name accelerated dramatically. The monthly rate jumped from 6.1 patents/month (pre-arbitration) to 71.4 patents/month in early 2024 — an 11.7x increase. This surge occurred precisely when Goldberg knew (from the arbitration) that Litman's relationship with NGM had ended, making each new use of Litman's name more egregious.
Between January 14 and January 21, 2025, Goldberg replaced Litman's name with his own on patent front pages (Line 74). All 205 NGM patents issued after January 14, 2025 list "Joshua B. Goldberg" instead. This switchover proves two critical facts: (1) Goldberg had the ability to control whose name appeared on patents at all times, and (2) his decision to use Litman's name for 4.6 years was volitional, not automatic or accidental.