Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP‘s IP management and transactions section assists clients in IP-related transactions, IP licensing, and with their IP portfolios. The mechanical practice group is led by Brian Kacedon in Washington DC, who focuses on patent and technology licensing and litigation. Managing partner Erika Harmon Arner handles patent litigation related to computer software and electronic technology, while firm chair Anand Sharma handles patent portfolio management and strategy in addition to representing clients in litigation. Reston-based lawyer Elliot C. Cook advises his clients on patent litigation, portfolio development, and patent prosecution. Patent attorney Michele C. Bosch has a diverse practice with an emphasis on post-grant proceedings, while Virginia L. Carron in Atlanta counsels clients on diverse licensing and related transactional matters. In October 2023, Boston partner Nishla H. Keiser re-joined the firm from an in-house role at Orna Therapeutics. Unless otherwise mentioned, listed contacts are based in Washington DC.