Patent Litigation
Duane Morris patent litigators have handled disputes in fields such as biotechnology, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing, television set-top boxes, Internet and e-mail related technologies, factory automation, oil drilling, water treatment and purification, electrical components and fiberglass boat manufacturing. Our patent litigators combine mastery in trial advocacy, an in-depth knowledge of patent law, an aptitude for science and technology and a focus on our clients' business objectives. We represent clients in enforcing their patents, defending against claims of patent infringement, and disputes concerning inventorship and ownership of patents, and patent licenses. Duane Morris litigators have played a leading role in some of the most important cases in the field of patent law, as well as some of the most complex (including the largest patent case ever tried before the International Trade Commission). In 2005, Duane Morris was recognized as the 13th most active patent litigation firm in the U.S., as well as ranked 16th nationally in the number of new patent litigation matters undertaken in 2005, according to IP Law360.

In every patent case, our litigators either have the necessary technical expertise or work closely with patent specialists who have such technical expertise. Dozens of our attorneys practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Our attorneys hold technical or scientific degrees in fields such as computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, nuclear engineering, microbiology, molecular biophysics and biochemistry. We have experience in all aspects of patent law, including patent preparation and prosecution, clearance opinions and interference proceedings. Our approach to patent litigation makes it easier for our clients to transfer complex technical information to our attorneys and enables us to present that information to judges and juries in a simple and persuasive way.