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Intellectual Property Litigation

Ex Parte Seizure Order

Drafting ex parte seizure orders requires extensive legal research across multiple jurisdictions, precise citation verification, and careful attention to procedural requirements. Attorneys typically spend 6-8 hours researching applicable statutes, finding jurisdiction-specific formatting rules, drafting detailed seizure provisions, and ensuring compliance with bond and notice requirements—all while racing against tight deadlines to prevent evidence destruction.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow6.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 32.5x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Ex parte seizure orders require extraordinary precision—balancing constitutional due process with urgent asset preservation while satisfying strict evidentiary standards. A single procedural defect or insufficient factual finding can result in denial of relief, allowing defendants to destroy evidence or dissipate assets. Manual drafting demands hours of research into jurisdictional requirements, careful evidence synthesis, and meticulous attention to protective safeguards.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark analyzes your case documents and automatically generates comprehensive ex parte seizure orders with proper constitutional safeguards, precise property specifications, and jurisdiction-specific procedural compliance. Our AI extracts relevant evidence from declarations and exhibits, applies the correct legal standards, and incorporates all required protective measures. Get court-ready seizure orders in minutes with built-in due process protections.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Generate complete ex parte seizure orders in 12 minutes vs. 6+ hours manually

Automated legal research with verified citations from Cornell LII and official court resources

Jurisdiction-specific formatting based on state judicial council guidelines and federal court rules

Built-in compliance checks for Rule 65 requirements, bond provisions, and protective orders

Extract relevant facts automatically from uploaded case documents and evidence files

What you'll receive

Court Caption and Heading
Recitals and Findings of Fact
Legal Authority and Standards
Specific Seizure Provisions
Bond and Protective Orders
Conclusion and Signature Block

Document requirements

Required

  • Motion for Ex Parte Seizure
  • Declaration or Affidavit
  • Property Description

Optional

  • Investigative Reports
  • Financial Records
  • Correspondence
  • Prior Court Orders

Perfect for

Intellectual property litigators handling trademark counterfeiting cases
Commercial litigation attorneys seeking emergency asset preservation
In-house counsel managing brand protection and anti-counterfeiting enforcement
Plaintiff-side attorneys in fraud or misappropriation cases
Boutique IP firms specializing in Lanham Act enforcement

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Commercial litigators use ex parte seizure orders to preserve assets in fraud cases, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of fiduciary duty matters where defendants may dissipate or destroy evidence.

The workflow's emergency asset preservation capabilities and Rule 65 compliance directly apply to commercial disputes requiring immediate seizure of documents, assets, or property before defendants can conceal them.

Bankruptcy litigators seek ex parte seizure orders to prevent fraudulent transfers, recover concealed assets, and preserve estate property when debtors attempt to hide or dissipate assets.

Asset preservation is critical in bankruptcy adversary proceedings, and the workflow's automated bond provisions and protective orders align with bankruptcy court requirements for emergency relief.

Financial Services70% relevant

Financial services attorneys use seizure orders in enforcement actions against fraudulent investment schemes, Ponzi schemes, and unauthorized financial operations to freeze assets and preserve evidence.

The workflow's emergency asset seizure capabilities and evidence preservation features are essential for regulatory enforcement actions requiring immediate intervention to protect investors and prevent asset dissipation.

Criminal Defense65% relevant

Criminal defense attorneys encounter ex parte seizure orders in white-collar crime cases involving asset forfeiture, and need to understand and potentially challenge these orders on behalf of clients.

While primarily used by prosecutors, defense attorneys must respond to and challenge seizure orders, making the workflow valuable for understanding proper legal standards and identifying procedural deficiencies.

Frequently asked questions

Q

What makes an ex parte seizure order different from a regular TRO?

A

An ex parte seizure order authorizes the physical taking of property without prior notice to the opposing party, making it more intrusive than a standard temporary restraining order. It requires heightened factual showings including specific evidence that notice would enable destruction or concealment of assets. The order must include additional constitutional safeguards like prompt post-seizure notice, expedited hearings, and detailed findings explaining why the extraordinary remedy is justified.

Q

How does CaseMark ensure the seizure order complies with due process requirements?

A

CaseMark automatically incorporates constitutional safeguards including findings explaining why ex parte relief is necessary, provisions for prompt post-seizure notice to affected parties, and mandatory hearing dates within 14 days. The system extracts evidence of reliability from your declarations and builds in protective measures like bond requirements, inventory procedures, and modification provisions. Every order includes specific findings addressing the Mathews v. Eldridge due process factors courts examine.

Q

What level of detail is needed in describing property to be seized?

A

Property descriptions must be specific enough to guide executing officers while avoiding unconstitutional overbreadth. CaseMark helps you include identifying characteristics like serial numbers, physical descriptions, locations, quantities, and distinguishing features. For digital assets, the system specifies technical preservation methods and access limitations. The AI flags overly broad descriptions that could lead to seizure of non-infringing property and suggests narrowing language to satisfy particularity requirements.

Q

How quickly can I get a seizure order ready for court filing?

A

CaseMark generates a complete, court-ready ex parte seizure order in approximately 12 minutes after you upload your motion, declarations, and property descriptions. The system automatically formats the order to your jurisdiction's requirements, extracts and cites relevant evidence, applies the correct legal standards, and incorporates all mandatory procedural safeguards. This reduces the typical 6-7 hour manual drafting process by over 97%, allowing you to seek emergency relief the same day you identify the threat.

Q

What bond amount should be included in the seizure order?

A

Bond amounts must be sufficient to compensate the opposing party for wrongful seizure, typically reflecting the value of seized property plus anticipated consequential damages like business interruption. CaseMark analyzes property valuations and business impact evidence in your documents to suggest appropriate bond amounts based on jurisdiction-specific standards. The system includes flexible bond language allowing the court to set the final amount and specifies posting deadlines and consequences for non-compliance.