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Duane Morris LLP

Duane Morris LLP

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United States • Intellectual property

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Patents: litigation (full coverage)

Clients praise Duane Morris LLP‘ patent litigation practice comprised of ’sophisticated and competent’ attorneys. Working before the PTAB and the Federal Circuit, the team’s varied caseload spans the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and high technology sectors. The patent litigation division is chaired by Boston’s Anthony Fitzpatrick who specializes in biologics, medical devices and diagnostics, and Thomas Sankey, a seasoned trial lawyer who splits his time between Houston and Austin. The team further benefits from the expertise of the firm’s IP practice chairs: Atlanta’s Woody Jameson, who brings deep expertise in complex high-tech patents; Matthew Gaudet, also based in Atlanta, who handles all stages of patent litigation and has represented major technology companies like Cisco Systems and Verizon; and Christiane Schuman Campbell, who is based in Philadelphia. As the firm’s head of PTAB and IPR division, In Washington DC, Patrick McPherson is the firm’s head of PTAB and IPR division, with experience representing US and foreign clients on their patent rights. Alice Snedeker in Atlanta offers further expertise in fiber optics and wireless tech.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This firm is great to work with for a variety of reasons. They provide good legal services at a great value. Their work is typically comprehensive and well-reasoned, and their attorneys are both sophisticated and competent. They consistently meet deadlines, produce good quality work, employ innovative legal strategies, and foster a collaborative team environment.’

  • ‘The attorneys at this firm have analytical skills and work ethic that are top notch. When confronted with a problem or challenging task, they fully think through the issues before presenting a recommendation. I’ve never known them to raise an issue without also presenting a well-thought-out solution. Attorneys that I’ve worked with and would like to note are: Matt Yungwirth, John Gibson, Matthew Gaudet and Alice Snedeker ’

Key clients

  • Roku Inc.
  • Infinera Corporation

Work highlights

Represented Cisco Systems, Inc., successfully defeating 6 of the 11 patents in IPRs, which never went to trial.
Practice head

Woody Jameson; Matthew Gaudet; Christiane Schuman Campbell; Anthony Fitzpatrick; Thomas W. Sankey, P.C.; Patrick McPherson

Other key lawyers

Matt Yungwirth; John Gibson; Alice Snedeker; David Wolfsohn; Tyler Marandola