Smith v. Hostess WHY ARE WE HERE? One is not greater than the other, it is a matter of competing rights.

A. FINDING A PATENT INVALID Smith v. Hostess A. FINDING A PATENT INVALID How strongly do you agree with this statement: If proven by clear and convincing evidence, I could find a patent invalid. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

B. FAVORING SMALL COMPANY Smith v. Hostess B. FAVORING SMALL COMPANY How strongly do you agree with this statement: In a case where a small company has sued several large companies, I would start off favoring the small company. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree

C. PATENT OFFICE MAKES MISTAKES Smith v. Hostess C. PATENT OFFICE MAKES MISTAKES How strongly do you agree with this statement: The Patent Office sometimes makes a mistake and grants a patent. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Smith v. Hostess D. GENERAL QUESTIONS Has anyone on the panel ever worked for a company that was involved in patent litigation? Other than a divorce, has anyone ever been a plaintiff in a lawsuit? Anyone know, ever hire, or ever work for any of the plaintiff attorneys or law firms? Anyone starting out favoring the plaintiff?

Smith v. Hostess E. Hostess What number below best describes your opinion of Hostess? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Very Negative Neutral Very Positive