Introduction
Taylor E. Pfeifer assists clients on various intellectual property and complex litigation matters with a special focus on patent disputes.
My focus
My litigation practice focuses on representing clients in high-stakes district court patent cases and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Leveraging my engineering background, I provide strategic guidance on infringement and validity issues related to technologies including computer systems, mobile devices, networking and communications technologies, electronic trading platforms, navigation systems, and others. I have significant experience litigating complex patent cases as part of litigation teams securing favorable verdicts and settlements. I also adeptly guide clients through PTAB alternative dispute resolution proceedings including inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews.
In addition to patent litigation, I assist clients with intellectual property counseling and enforcement related to trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. I also have experience with complex commercial litigation.
Looking ahead
Rapidly evolving technologies will continue to transform industries and bring innovative products to market. With these changes, I expect an increase in high-stakes patent disputes related to artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, personalized medicine, and other emerging fields. I plan to expand my practice advising clients on patent protection strategies and enforcing their intellectual property rights amidst the complex legal landscape surrounding new technologies. With my extensive technical and legal experience, I am well-equipped to help clients navigate uncertainty and proactively strengthen their market positions.
Admitted to practice
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Arizona
California
Florida
New Mexico
Education
University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S., Industrial & Systems Engineering, Minor in Mathematics
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Janet M. Garetto
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