A checklist of practical issues that a patent owner's counsel should consider when drafting the complaint and preparing other case initiating documents in patent infringement litigation in federal district court. This Checklist sets out key drafting considerations for the various sections of the complaint, including the caption, preliminary statement, jurisdiction and venue sections, parties section, facts section, legal claims, prayer for relief, and signature block. This Checklist also discusses the drafting of other documents required to file an action, including the summons, Rule 7.1 disclosure statement, civil cover sheet, and notice to the US Patent and Trademark Office of the filing of the action, which may be required by local rule.