Washington DC Patents Lawyers

James Gatto is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Sheppard Mullin. He is the founder and Co-Leader of the 110+ person Artificial Intelligence Team and co-leader of the Blockchain and Fintech Team. He has over 20 years of experience advising clients on AI legal issues and is an adjunct professor at Ole Miss Law School, teaching AI Legal Issues. He is a prolific blogger and author, and has been invited to speak internationally by governments, industry organizations and companies, on AI legal and policy issues. He helps companies understand AI legal issues and develop policies to manage the...

Cameron Tousi is a nationally renowned attorney in high stakes civil litigation, business transactions and intellectual property (IP) matters, offering clients some twenty-eight years of combined legal as well as technological industry experience. He's represented over 800 clients across a broad spectrum of legal matters. He has received numerous awards/distinctions, including induction into Marquis' Who's Who of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Professionals, Martindale’s top 1% AV Preeminent Rating for professional excellence, top 1% rated honors for 2017-2022 by leading law journals (including National Law Journal, The American Lawyer law journal, Corporate Counsel magazine and The Recorder), highest honors in civil...

Joshua Gerben is the founder and principal of Gerben IP, an IP law firm that specializes in trademarks, patents and copyrights for corporate, medium and small businesses throughout the United States and abroad. Having registered thousands of trademarks since 2008, Gerben IP is nationally known and trusted. You may have seen Josh in publications like: ESPN, NPR, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and more. Josh also periodically appears on Fox News, CNBC and other major TV Networks. Gerben IP has a team of attorneys, paralegals, law clerks and support staff to ensure our services provide the best customer experience...

I am a partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. My practice focuses primarily on civil litigation in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, internet / domain names, commercial transactions, government contracts, community associations, and bankruptcy law / creditor's rights, as well as trademark and copyright prosecution. I have represented local and national clients in federal and state court litigation matters, as well as in bankruptcy proceedings. I have represented manufacturing companies in complex patent infringement matters, technology companies in trademark infringement matters, and copyright holders in infringement actions against the likes of Disney and ABC. In 2012, I made...

JAMES A. GALE is a founding member of the firm. He is a registered patent attorney who focuses on matters particular to intellectual property counseling and litigation. Mr. Gale has represented clients in cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, covenants not to compete, theft of trade secrets and internet disputes. He has appeared in over 260 federal cases in more than 48 Federal District Courts, as well as handled hundreds of injunctions in over 35 different states around the nation. Mr. Gale’s work and work ethics have always told a lot about his character. An accomplished intellectual property...

I serve as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, where I teach about the legal aspects of entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on Intellectual Property and Patents. I am also a registered patent attorney and the Managing Director at NovoTech Patent Firm, operating out of the Washington, D.C., office. Additionally, I am a co-author of the "Patent Applications Handbook," which is updated annually and published by West Publications. My professional activities primarily involve patent preparation and prosecution, particularly in the fields of electrical engineering and computer science. This includes securing patents in areas such as AI, machine learning, medical...

Dr. Liliana Di Nola-Baron is an experienced intellectual property attorney and scientist, and a former patent examiner at the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Liliana knows how to draft patent applications with valuable claims in a broad spectrum of technologies, including drugs, large and small molecule pharmaceuticals, genetics, immunology, medical and diagnostic methods and devices, cannabinoids, food, biochemistry, molecular biology, agriculture, biotechnology, mechanical devices and transportation system software Thanks to her rich scientific and legal experience, Liliana has successfully prosecuted and obtained a vast number of patents for her clients. She also performs due diligence searches and analysis, and prepares...

Marcya N. Betts is one of the founders and members of Darden Betts Strategic Intellectual Property Counselors, an IP law firm specializing in the strategic use of intellectual property. Owning intellectual property is not just about acquiring rights to trademarks, inventions, and creative works but also using those assets to drive company missions and create value. Prior to forming Darden Betts, Marcya worked for the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Trademark Examining Attorney and has extensive experience in managing and resolving substantive and procedural issues pertaining to trademark prosecution.

Mr. Newman's clientele have included law firms, individuals, and small and medium sized entities in various locations in the United States and around the world, including a niche Brasilian practice. In addition to Mr. Newman's legal experience as a registered patent attorney and working as a litigation and a transactional attorney, he has worked as a CEO of a start-up company, as an associate in an incubator, and he has performed financial valuations of intellectual property both as a function of litigation and arms-length transactions.

Brian Malkin counsels pharmaceutical and biologic clients on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory matters and intellectual property (IP) law, with an emphasis on patent litigation. His practice at the intersection of FDA- regulated products and patent law makes him a valuable partner to drug manufacturers, biotechnology clients, medical device companies and cannabis companies as they develop new products and protect their innovations though life cycle management, bring their products to market and pursue transactional opportunities. Brian’s regulatory experience includes all types of FDA-regulated products: drugs and biologics (including animal drugs and biologics), medical devices, cannabis, foods and dietary supplements, cosmetics...

Dr. Roz Maiorino is a dual trained medical doctor/attorney with over 9 years of experience in providing corporations with general counsel legal services relating to corporate life cycle, including advising on corporate formation, employment agreements, employment termination, sales or service contracts, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and corporate dissolution. As a former patent examiner with the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office, Dr. Maiorino has over 5 years of experience in prosecuting and examining patent applications in the fields of medical devices and surgical equipment.

EDUCATION

J.D., Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2007

M.D., The George Washington University, School of...

Scott Kamholz combines his experience as an Administrative Patent Judge at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and background in medicine, biophysics, and engineering to advise clients in the life sciences sector on a variety of complex patent litigation matters and PTAB proceedings. Dr. Kamholz was the first PTAB judge to enter private practice after presiding over AIA trial proceedings from start to finish. He has assisted clients in dozens of PTAB proceedings since returning to private practice.

Alexander regularly advises clients on corporate transactions, alternative investments, and Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) related matters. He has helped companies raise capital through traditional and nontraditional vehicles, and advises clients on a variety of business arrangements. He has experience advising investors, entrepreneurs, and startups through the different stages of corporate growth, including acting as outside general counsel for several of these companies.

Prior to practicing law, over the span of 10 years, he successfully founded and operated several businesses in the legal-technology, human resources/outsourcing, and entertainment industries.

Alexander earned a Master’s degree in finance from Harvard University, where he served as a...

Suzannah practices all aspects of intellectual property law across diverse technologies including biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmaceuticals, microfluidics, diagnostics, medical devices, and nanotechnology. Her legal practice involves patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, opinion work, post-grant proceedings, strategic planning, and client counseling. Ms. Sundby has experience assisting start-up biotech companies with the preparation and prosecution of their foundation patents, nondisclosure agreements, and related IP issues. Suzannah was named an Intellectual Property Life Sciences Star and Canady + Lortz was listed as a recommended law firm for patent strategy & management in the 2015 LMG Life Sciences guide, which is published by...

Michael Kondoudis is an award-winning trademark attorney who specializes in protecting brands. He has secured over 2500 trademarks and patents for his clients, who come from all over the U.S. and from over 20 countries. His law firm is nationally known and trusted. You may recognize Mike from publications like Inventor's Digest, Bloomberg, The Miami Herald, The Charlotte Observer, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, as well as several local television news outlets. Michael is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which means that he is specifically licensed by the U.S. Government to represent trademark and patent applicants. Michael is...

Program Manager, Founder, D.C. Judicial College

Registered patent attorney. Law firm owner. Experienced in patent portfolio development; patent drafting and filing; patent prosecution; patent infringement litigiation for plaintiffs and defendants; IP litigation; trademark registration; Inter Partes Review in PTAB trials; federal district court litigation and bench and jury trials; appellate cases including arguments at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.