Patent Litigation

Patent litigation, whether enforcing patent rights or defending claims of infringement, is full of traps for the unwary. Some cases can be easily resolved with good early analysis, while others require extensive proceedings, trials, and appeals. Our skilled patent trial attorneys have extensive experience in every aspect of patent litigation. We represent a diverse group of clients from start-up businesses to multinational companies. Our cases range from complex multiparty, multi patent industrywide battles to smaller, less complex cases in which the issues and the proper business resolution can turn on one or two key factors. We approach each case individually to achieve our clients’ unique business goals and offer practical and scalable representation.

We are experienced in complex federal court lawsuits and are ready to take such lawsuits to trial. Indeed, we start thinking about how a case can and will be tried from the very first discussions with our clients. We also look for strategic exit points along the way where an early resolution consistent with a client's business goals may be possible. Because of our business goals focus, we look for value-added opportunities to end the uncertainty of the dispute with the best deal possible, often by developing a creative resolution strategy.

Representative Technologies & Industries

• Agricultural chemicals
• Apparel design
• Biotechnology
• Boat design
• Chemical processes and chemistry
• Composite materials
• Computer hardware, software, and systems technology
• Construction equipment
• Consumer products
• Card technologies
• Ergonomic devices
• Food technology
• Industrial pneumatic valves
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical devices and technology
• Medical devices
• Mobile phones and cellular networks
• Online locator systems
• Online printing and publishing systems
• Pharmaceuticals and nutriceuticals
• Photographic equipment
• Printing and carbonless paper
• Prosthetic devices
• Railroad car equipment
• Soil remediation
• Sporting goods and recreational equipment
• Vehicle braking and suspension systems
• VoIP networks
• Voting equipment
• Waste water treatment facilities
• Weather alert systems
• Web-based business methods