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Introduction
My focus
My practice centers on all areas of patent law, with a particular emphasis on patent infringement. I represent clients in patent infringement cases before US federal courts, Section 337 investigations before the US International Trade Commission, and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). I have a broad technical background, which I use to represent plaintiffs and defendants in patent disputes involving a wide range of technologies, including electronics, communications, computers and software, mechanical apparatuses, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices.
My practice also encompasses patent preparation and prosecution, counseling, opinion work, and due diligence investigations. I work with clients to identify and protect their inventions and navigate complex patent-related issues.
Looking ahead
IP such as patents will increasingly be a client’s most valuable and critical asset. Patent disputes will continue to be significant and potentially rewarding and costly events, and the law (e.g., § 101 standard) and technologies (e.g., generative AI) in patent disputes will continue to evolve.
Admitted to practice
District of Columbia
Virginia
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Wofford College, B.S., Chemistry, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Wofford College, B.A., Mathematics, Minors in Computer Science and Economics, Emphasis in Computational Science, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Professional activities
- Giles S. Rich IP Inn of Court, Member
Recognition
- Super Lawyers, DC Rising Star, Intellectual Property (2024)
- Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll (2020, 2021, and 2023)
Professionals in the Practice Area
View AllSeth D. Levy
Partner / Leader, Intellectual Property Practice- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6161
- slevy@nixonpeabody.com
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Daniel J. Schwartz
Partner / Deputy Leader, Intellectual Property Practice- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.977.4432
- djschwartz@nixonpeabody.com
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Erica J. Van Loon
Partner / Team Leader, Copyright, Trademark, and Media Litigation- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6031
- evanloon@nixonpeabody.com
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Janet M. Garetto
Partner / Co-Lead, Food, Beverage, & Agribusiness IP Team- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.425.8514
- jgaretto@nixonpeabody.com
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