# Assignment & Website Evidence — Annotation Guide

*Litman v. Goldberg — Highlighting key fields for exhibits*

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## What Has Been Prepared

| Task | Status |
|------|--------|
| **Patent Line 74 rectangles** | Done — annotated versions in `evidence/patents_annotated/` |
| **Exhibit A with Line 74 highlighted** | Done — `output/EXHIBIT_A_FRONT_PAGES_LINE74_ANNOTATED.pdf` |
| **Assignment correspondent rectangles** | Ready for annotation after downloading PDFs to `evidence/assignments/` |
| **Wayback Machine screenshots** | Captured — see `evidence/website/` |

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## 1. Wayback Machine — Include Header in Screenshots

**Important:** When capturing website evidence from the Wayback Machine, **include the Wayback Machine header** in the screenshot so the capture date is visible.

### What to capture

| Capture | URL | What to show |
|---------|-----|--------------|
| **June 21, 2025** | `https://web.archive.org/web/20250621022531/https://nathlaw.com/richard-c-litman/` | Header showing "Jun 21, 2025" or "2025-06-21" + Litman profile (no "Retired") |
| **Later (retired)** | Search for captures after June 2025 | Header showing capture date + page showing "RICHARD C. LITMAN (Retired)" |

### Why it matters

- The header proves **when** the page was captured.
- June 21, 2025 = Litman still listed as "PATENT ATTORNEY" (no "Retired").
- Later captures (e.g., Jun 25, 2025) show "RICHARD C. LITMAN (Retired)" — supports the modification narrative.

### Existing evidence

- `evidence/website/nathlaw_richard_litman_profile_2025-06-21.png` — verify it includes the Wayback header. If not, re-capture with header visible.

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## 2. Line 74 / Correspondent Name — Rectangle Highlights

**Yes, it is possible** to show Line 74 or your name in a rectangle for exhibits.

### Patent front pages — Line 74

On USPTO patent front pages, **Line 74** is the "Attorney, Agent, or Firm" field where "Richard C. Litman" appears. To highlight:

1. Open the patent PDF (e.g., from `evidence/patents/`).
2. Use PDF annotation tools (Preview, Adobe Acrobat, or similar).
3. Draw a **rectangle** around the attorney-of-record block (Line 74 area).
4. Save as `patent_XXXXX_annotated.pdf` or overlay on the exhibit.

### Assignment cover sheets — Correspondent Name

On assignment cover sheets, the equivalent is the **"Correspondent Name"** field:

- **RICHARD C. LITMAN NATH, GOLDBERG & MEYER**

To create annotated versions:

1. Download the assignment PDF from Assignment Center (see `evidence/assignments/ASSIGNMENT_PDF_DOWNLOAD_GUIDE.md`).
2. Open in PDF editor.
3. Draw a **rectangle** around:
   - **Correspondent Name:** RICHARD C. LITMAN NATH, GOLDBERG & MEYER
   - **Name of Submitter:** JOSHUA B. GOLDBERG
   - **Signature:** /JOSHUA B. GOLDBERG/
4. Save as `assignment_18392663_annotated.pdf` etc.

### Key assignments to annotate (Goldberg signing + your name in correspondence)

| Application | Date signed | Correspondent | Submitter |
|-------------|-------------|---------------|-----------|
| 18/392,663 | 12/21/2023 | RICHARD C. LITMAN NATH, GOLDBERG & MEYER | JOSHUA B. GOLDBERG |
| 18/383,448 | 10/29/2023 | RICHARD C. LITMAN NATH, GOLDBERG & MEYER | JOSHUA B. GOLDBERG |

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## 3. Do the Files Show a "Human Change" to Line 74?

**Short answer:** The assignment cover sheets **do not** show edit history, metadata, or audit trails. They are final submitted forms.

### What the documents show

- **Final state:** Correspondent Name = "RICHARD C. LITMAN NATH, GOLDBERG & MEYER"
- **Submitter:** JOSHUA B. GOLDBERG
- **No visible:** Strike-throughs, change logs, or "prior value" fields

### What can be argued

1. **Deliberate choice:** Goldberg, as submitter, chose or approved the correspondent block. The form reflects a human decision to list Litman.
2. **Control:** Whoever submitted the form had control over what names appeared.
3. **Inference:** The pairing (Litman in correspondence, Goldberg as submitter) supports the theory that Goldberg directed or permitted use of Litman's name.

### What the documents do *not* show

- Who typed or selected "RICHARD C. LITMAN" for the correspondent field
- Whether the name was changed from something else before submission
- Any USPTO-side record of edits or revisions

**Recommendation:** Use the documents for the **final state** (Litman's name in correspondence, Goldberg as submitter). The "human change" or willfulness is a **legal inference** from that pairing, not something the PDF metadata will prove.

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## 4. Summary

| Task | Action |
|------|--------|
| Wayback header | Re-capture if needed; include header showing June 21, 2025 (and later "retired" capture) |
| Line 74 / name in rectangle | Use PDF annotation to draw rectangles on patent front pages and assignment cover sheets |
| Human change evidence | Documents show final state only; argue inference from Goldberg (submitter) + Litman (correspondent) |

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*See also: ASSIGNMENT_CORRESPONDENCE_EVIDENCE.md, ASSIGNMENT_PDF_DOWNLOAD_GUIDE.md*