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1.Kevin E. Noonan at MBHB
Kevin E. Noonan is a partner with law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. An experienced biotechnology patent lawyer, Dr. Noonan brings more than 20 years of extensive work as a molecular biologist studying high-technology problems in serving the unique needs of his clients. His practice involves all aspects of patent prosecution, interferences, and litigation. He represents pharmaceutical companies both large and small on a myriad of issues, as well as several universities in both patenting and licensing to outside investors. Recently well-read: What May Be the IP Provisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement.
2. Courtenay C. Brinckerhoff at Foley & Lardner
Courtenay Brinckerhoff is a partner and intellectual property lawyer with law firm Foley & Lardner. Ms. Brinckerhoff’s practice focuses on client counseling in all aspects of obtaining, licensing and enforcing patents and conducting freedom-to-operate and due diligence investigations. She is chair of the firm’s IP Law and Practice committee, immediate past vice chair of the firm’s Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Practice and a member of the firm's Patent Trials group, Appellate Practice and Life Sciences Industry team. Recently: Australia High Court Rules Against Gene Patents.
3. Robert Sachs at Fenwick & West
A partner at law firm Fenwick & West, Robert Sachs concentrates his practice on strategic patent counseling and prosecution for software technologies. Bob has extensive experience in developing patent portfolios for companies of all sizes, from startups to multi-nationals. He is the primary evaluator for standards essential patents on today's most important audio, video, and communications technologies. He conducts and supervises patent evaluations in US, as well as Europe, Japan, China, South Korea, Mexico and Canada. Recently well-read: What May Be the IP Provisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement.
4. David Long of Kelley Drye & Warren
A partner in Kelley Drye's Washington, D.C. office, David Long has more than twenty-five years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including almost twenty years’ experience litigating complex patent cases in federal district and appellate courts with a balanced representation of both patent owners and accused infringers. Recently well-read: Microsoft And Google Resolve FRAND And Other Patent Disputes.
5. Nicholas Armington at Mintz Levin
Nick Armington is an associate at law firm Mintz Levin. His intellectual property practice focuses on patent litigation, and he has experience representing clients in both the International Trade Commission and United States District Courts. Prior to joining Mintz Levin, Nick completed judicial internships for Hon. Ralph D. Gants, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and Hon. Patti B. Saris, Chief Judge of the US District Court, District of Massachusetts. Recently well-read: Federal Circuit Holds That It Lacks Jurisdiction To Review PTAB’s § 315 Time-Bar Determination.
6. Tom Gumley at Freehills Patent Attorneys
Tom is a registered patent attorney, specialising in advising Australian biotechnology and chemical clients on their US, European and Asian patent matters. He also represents several large European and US corporations in these sectors in Australia and New Zealand. Tom has more than 17 years’ experience in intellectual property matters. He is known for his expertise in assisting Australian companies on the global stage. Recently well-read: Does a Nucleic Acid Constitute Patent Eligible Subject Matter Under Australian Law?
7. Jessica Gutierrez Alm at Winthrop & Weinstine
Jessica Gutierrez Alm is an associate in the patent practice at Minnesota-based law firm, Winthrop & Weinstine. Jessica blogs on the firm's trademark and brand blog, DuetsBlog. She earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law. Recently well-read: Rough Landing for Airbus.
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