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January 26, 2017Events & Publications
Megan Raymond to Moderate Panel at Federal Circuit Bench and Bar
- Jun 12, 2019
- Events
Megan Raymond to Moderate Panel at Federal Circuit Bench and Bar
Litigation counsel Megan Raymond will moderate a panel at the Federal Circuit Bar Association’s 2019 Bench & Bar Conference.
Intellectual Property Litigation: 9th Cir. Cases Address Balance Between Trademark Protection, Free Speech
- May 14, 2019
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Intellectual Property Litigation: 9th Cir. Cases Address Balance Between Trademark Protection, Free Speech
Litigation partners Lewis Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “9th Cir. Cases Address Balance Between Trademark Protection, Free Speech,” appeared in the May 8 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Josephine Young to Participate in Women in IP Breakfast Series
- May 15, 2019
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Josephine Young to Participate in Women in IP Breakfast Series
Litigation counsel Josephine Young will speak at the Women in IP Breakfast Series event, “Hot Topics in Patent Law.”
Steve Baughman Quoted in Law360 Article on Federal Circuit Appeals Involving PTAB Decisions
- Mar 28, 2019
- Publications
Steve Baughman Quoted in Law360 Article on Federal Circuit Appeals Involving PTAB Decisions
Litigation partner Steve Baughman was quoted in a Law360 article addressing instances where the Federal Circuit either reversed, vacated or issued a mixed ruling on Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions, revealing key issues…
Jennifer H. Wu Speaks at NJIPLA Patent Litigation Seminar
- Mar 19, 2019
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Jennifer H. Wu Speaks at NJIPLA Patent Litigation Seminar
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu spoke on “Biologics Patent Litigation: Current Landscape and Practical Implications” at the New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association’s Patent Litigation Seminar.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Federal Circuit May Decide Prior Art Estoppel Issue
- Mar 15, 2019
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Intellectual Property Litigation: Federal Circuit May Decide Prior Art Estoppel Issue
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Federal Circuit May Decide Art Estoppel Issue,” appeared in the March 13 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Steve Baughman Moderates Panel at PTAB Bar Association’s Annual Conference
- Mar 15, 2019
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Steve Baughman Moderates Panel at PTAB Bar Association’s Annual Conference
Litigation partner Steve Baughman moderated a panel at the PTAB Bar Association’s 2019 Annual Conference.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Supreme Court and Federal Circuit May Soon Provide Further Guidance on Article III Standing to Appeal PTAB Decisions
- Nov 15, 2018
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Intellectual Property Litigation: Supreme Court and Federal Circuit May Soon Provide Further Guidance on Article III Standing to Appeal PTAB Decisions
Litigation partners Lewis Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Supreme Court and Federal Circuit May Soon Provide Further Guidance on Article III Standing to Appeal PTAB Decisions,” appeared in the …
Steve Baughman to Moderate Panel at PTAB Bar Association Thought Leader Summit
- Nov 13, 2018
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Steve Baughman to Moderate Panel at PTAB Bar Association Thought Leader Summit
Litigation partner Steve Baughman will moderate a panel of three Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judges at the PTAB Bar Association’s November 2018 Thought Leader Summit.
Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu to Moderate Panels at “Women in Litigation Forum”
- Oct 18, 2018
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Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu to Moderate Panels at “Women in Litigation Forum”
Litigation partners Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu will both moderate panels at Benchmark Litigation’s “Women in Litigation Forum.”
Intellectual Property Litigation: Recent Opinions Address the Equitable Defense of Copyright Misuse
- Sep 12, 2018
- Publications
Intellectual Property Litigation: Recent Opinions Address the Equitable Defense of Copyright Misuse
Litigation partners Lewis Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Recent Opinions Address the Equitable Defense of Copyright Misuse,” appeared in the September 12 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Indefiniteness of Claim Terms Reciting a Term of Degree After ‘One-E-Way’ and ‘Sonix’
- Jul 11, 2018
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Intellectual Property Litigation: Indefiniteness of Claim Terms Reciting a Term of Degree After ‘One-E-Way’ and ‘Sonix’
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property column, “Indefiniteness of Claim Terms Reciting a Term of Degree After ‘One-E-Way’ and ‘Sonix,’” appeared in the July 11 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Steve Baughman Chairs ACI’s Post-Grant PTO Proceedings Conference
- Jul 17, 2018
- Events
Steve Baughman Chairs ACI’s Post-Grant PTO Proceedings Conference
Litigation partner Steve Baughman is serving as co-chair of the American Conference Institute’s fourth annual Post-Grant PTO Proceedings conference, as he has each year since the conference’s inception.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Determining the ‘Relevant Article of Manufacture’ in Assessing Design-Patent Damages
- May 10, 2018
- Publications
Intellectual Property Litigation: Determining the ‘Relevant Article of Manufacture’ in Assessing Design-Patent Damages
Litigation partners Lewis Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Determining the ‘Relevant Article of Manufacture’ in Assessing Design-Patent Damages,” appeared in the May 9 issue of the New York Law …
Steve Baughman Moderates PTAB Bar Association Webinar
- May 01, 2018
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Steve Baughman Moderates PTAB Bar Association Webinar
Litigation partner Steve Baughman moderated a webinar for the PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) Bar Association on Tuesday, May 1 entitled “Oil States and SAS Institute: Practical Implications on PTAB Practice.”
Steve Baughman Quoted in Bloomberg BNA Article on the Patent Process for Pharmaceutical Companies
- Mar 16, 2018
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Steve Baughman Quoted in Bloomberg BNA Article on the Patent Process for Pharmaceutical Companies
Litigation partner Steve Baughman was quoted in a March 16 Bloomberg BNA article titled “Pharma Companies Could Hit Refresh on Patent Review Process.”
Intellectual Property Litigation: Guidance on What Constitutes a ‘Regular and Established Place of Business’
- Mar 16, 2018
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Intellectual Property Litigation: Guidance on What Constitutes a ‘Regular and Established Place of Business’
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Guidance on What Constitutes a ‘Regular and Established Place of Business,’” appeared in the March 14 issue of the New York Law Journal. …
Jonathan Ashtor Participates at The Patent Conference at the University of San Diego
- Mar 01, 2018
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Jonathan Ashtor Participates at The Patent Conference at the University of San Diego
Intellectual property counsel Jonathan Ashtor spoke on a panel at the Eighth Annual Patent Conference, the world’s largest annual conference for patent scholars.
Steven Baughman Participates at Annual Intellectual Property Symposium
- Feb 23, 2018
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Steven Baughman Participates at Annual Intellectual Property Symposium
Litigation partner Steven Baughman spoke on a panel at the third annual American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Quarterly Journal’s symposium, “Evolving at the Speed of IP: Adapting to New Law, Emerging Technology & …
Steve Baughman to Participate in Panel on Advanced Topics in Patent Trial and Appeal Board Practice
- Feb 28, 2018
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Steve Baughman to Participate in Panel on Advanced Topics in Patent Trial and Appeal Board Practice
Litigation partner Steve Baughman will speak on a panel at the New York Intellectual Property Law Association’s “Advanced Topics in PTAB Practice” event on February 28 in New York City.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Courts Begin Applying Test for Copyright Eligibility of Design of a Useful Article
- Nov 14, 2017
- Publications
Intellectual Property Litigation: Courts Begin Applying Test for Copyright Eligibility of Design of a Useful Article
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone's latest intellectual property litigation column, “Courts Begin Applying Test for Copyright Eligibility of Design of a Useful Article,” appeared in the November 8 issue of the New York…
Intellectual Property Litigation: Claim Drafting, Damages Apportionment In Multi-Component Product Cases
- Jan 12, 2018
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Intellectual Property Litigation: Claim Drafting, Damages Apportionment In Multi-Component Product Cases
Litigation partners Lewis Clayton and Eric Stone’s latest intellectual property litigation column, “Claim Drafting, Damages Apportionment In Multi-Component Product Cases,” appeared in the January 11 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Steven Baughman Quoted in Bloomberg Article on Method Patents
- Jan 09, 2018
- Publications
Steven Baughman Quoted in Bloomberg Article on Method Patents
Litigation partner Steven Baughman was quoted in a Bloomberg article discussing the declining number of petitions for covered business method (CBM) review at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). …
Cases to Watch this Term at the Supreme Court
- Oct 06, 2017
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Cases to Watch this Term at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will address a number of issues important to the business community in the upcoming term, including the scope of the Alien Tort Statute, the validity of arbitration clauses in certain employment agreements, and the…
Steve Baughman Participates at GW Law’s Post-Grant Practice Roundtable Discussion
- Sep 28, 2017
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Steve Baughman Participates at GW Law’s Post-Grant Practice Roundtable Discussion
Litigation partner Steve Baughman spoke at George Washington University Law School’s third annual Post-Grant Practice Roundtable Discussion.
Jennifer Gordon to Participate in PLI Conference on Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law
- Nov 01, 2017
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Jennifer Gordon to Participate in PLI Conference on Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law
Litigation counsel Jennifer Gordon will speak at the Practising Law Institute’s upcoming conference on 2017 Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law.
Covered Business Method Reviews – A Powerful Tool in Your Patent Dispute Strategy
- Jun 22, 2017
- Videos
Covered Business Method Reviews – A Powerful Tool in Your Patent Dispute Strategy
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is an administrative trial forum established by Congress to provide an alternative to district court litigation for patent validity challenges.
Megan Raymond to Participate at FCBA Bench & Bar Conference
- Jun 21, 2017
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Megan Raymond to Participate at FCBA Bench & Bar Conference
Litigation counsel Megan Raymond will speak at the Federal Circuit Bar Association’s Bench and Bar conference.
Steven Baughman and Megan Raymond to Participate at ACI’s Annual Post Grant PTO Proceedings Conference
- May 10, 2017
- Events
Steven Baughman and Megan Raymond to Participate at ACI’s Annual Post Grant PTO Proceedings Conference
Litigation partner Steven Baughman and counsel Megan Raymond will speak at the American Conference Institute’s 3rd Annual Post Grant PTO Proceedings Conference.
Steve Baughman Speaks at BADC Program on “Practicing Before the PTAB”
- Feb 15, 2017
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Steve Baughman Speaks at BADC Program on “Practicing Before the PTAB”
Litigation partner Steve Baughman participated in a program titled “Practicing Before the PTAB” sponsored by The Bar Association of The District of Columbia.
PTAB Trial Practice – Overview and Insights
- Apr 27, 2017
- Videos
PTAB Trial Practice – Overview and Insights
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is an administrative trial forum established by Congress to provide a faster, more efficient alternative to district court litigation for patent validity challenges.
Steven Baughman to Participate in Webcast on Scope of AIA Estoppel
- Apr 25, 2017
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Steven Baughman to Participate in Webcast on Scope of AIA Estoppel
Litigation partner Steven Baughman will take part in a live webcast presented by the Federal Circuit Bar Association titled “Having Your AIA Cake and Eating It Too: Recent Decisions Addressing the Scope of AIA Estoppel.”
Steven Baughman to Participate at the PTAB Bar Association’s Inaugural Conference
- Mar 01, 2017
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Steven Baughman to Participate at the PTAB Bar Association’s Inaugural Conference
Litigation partner Steven Baughman will moderate a panel at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Bar Association’s Inaugural Conference.
Jennifer Gordon to Address Myriad and Mayo at PLI Seminar on Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law
- Nov 09, 2016
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Jennifer Gordon to Address Myriad and Mayo at PLI Seminar on Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law
Litigation counsel Jennifer Gordon will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute's "Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law" seminar.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Willful Infringement, Damages and Attorney Fees in Patent Cases
- Sep 14, 2016
- Publications
Intellectual Property Litigation: Willful Infringement, Damages and Attorney Fees in Patent Cases
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone's Intellectual Property Litigation column appeared in the September 14 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Intellectual Property Litigation: The Future of Enhanced Damages After “Halo”?
- Sep 12, 2016
- Publications
Intellectual Property Litigation: The Future of Enhanced Damages After “Halo”?
Litigation partner Lew Clayton authored an article in the September 12 issue of The National Law Journal.
Client Memo: A Guide to the Supreme Court’s Notable Decisions this Term
- Jun 28, 2016
- Publications
Client Memo: A Guide to the Supreme Court’s Notable Decisions this Term
The Supreme Court's 2015-2016 Term will be remembered for the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13, 2016.
Intellectual Property Litigation: The Defend Trade Secrets Act Is More of the Same
- Jun 02, 2016
- Publications
Intellectual Property Litigation: The Defend Trade Secrets Act Is More of the Same
Litigation partner Lew Clayton's Intellectual Property Litigation column appeared in the May 30 issue of the National Law Journal.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Broad Access to Federal Courts for Intellectual Property Plaintiffs
- May 11, 2016
- Publications
Intellectual Property Litigation: Broad Access to Federal Courts for Intellectual Property Plaintiffs
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone's Intellectual Property Litigation column appeared in the May 11 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Nick Groombridge Discusses Biosimilars at Patent Litigation Seminar
- Mar 16, 2016
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Nick Groombridge Discusses Biosimilars at Patent Litigation Seminar
Litigation partner Nick Groombridge will participate in a panel discussion at the New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association's annual Patent Litigation Seminar.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Patent Exhaustion, Vodka, Ranch Houses, Monkey Selfies
- Mar 10, 2016
- Publications
Intellectual Property Litigation: Patent Exhaustion, Vodka, Ranch Houses, Monkey Selfies
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone's Intellectual Property Litigation column appeared in the March 9 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Nick Groombridge to Moderate Panel at Federal Circuit Bar Conference on N.J. Patent Law
- Feb 11, 2016
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Nick Groombridge to Moderate Panel at Federal Circuit Bar Conference on N.J. Patent Law
Litigation partner Nicholas Groombridge will moderate a panel at a Federal Circuit Bar Association event, titled "Past, Present & Future - The State of Patent Law in the District of New Jersey."
Nick Groombridge to Participate in USC Gould School of Law’s Intellectual Property Institute
- Feb 09, 2016
- Events
Nick Groombridge to Participate in USC Gould School of Law’s Intellectual Property Institute
Litigation partner Nicholas Groombridge will participate in the USC Gould School of Law's 2016 Intellectual Property Institute.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Federal Circuit Addresses Weighty Constitutional Issues
- Jan 19, 2016
- Publications
Intellectual Property Litigation: Federal Circuit Addresses Weighty Constitutional Issues
Litigation partners Lew Clayton and Eric Stone's Intellectual Property Litigation column appeared in the January 13 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Awards & Recognition
Steve Baughman Named President-Elect of the PTAB Bar Association
- Apr 01, 2019
- Awards
Steve Baughman Named President-Elect of the PTAB Bar Association
Litigation partner Steve Baughman was named President-Elect of the PTAB Bar Association following the organization’s annual meeting on March 28, 2019.
Nicholas Groombridge Named “Winning Litigator” by The National Law Journal
- Aug 28, 2018
- Awards
Nicholas Groombridge Named “Winning Litigator” by The National Law Journal
Litigation partner Nicholas Groombridge was recognized as one of The National Law Journal’s “Winning Litigators” in its 2018 special report.
Jennifer Wu Named Rising Star by the New York Law Journal
- Jun 19, 2018
- Awards
Jennifer Wu Named Rising Star by the New York Law Journal
Litigation partner Jennifer Wu has been named a New York Law Journal Rising Star for 2018.
Five Paul, Weiss Lawyers Named as Top Patent Professionals by IAM Patent 1000
- Jun 14, 2018
- Awards
Five Paul, Weiss Lawyers Named as Top Patent Professionals by IAM Patent 1000
Litigation partners David Ball, Steven Baughman, Nicholas Groombridge, Jennifer Wu and counsel Jennifer Gordon were recognized as top patent professionals in the seventh edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent…
Steve Baughman Named Vice President of PTAB Bar Association
- Apr 10, 2018
- Awards
Steve Baughman Named Vice President of PTAB Bar Association
Litigation partner Steve Baughman was named Vice President of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Bar Association on March 22, following an election held at the organization’s second annual conference in Washington, D.C.
Paul, Weiss Partners and Matters Recognized By FT Innovative Lawyers - North America
- Dec 13, 2017
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Partners and Matters Recognized By FT Innovative Lawyers - North America
Litigation partner Nick Groombridge, corporate partner Scott Barshay and Paul, Weiss were recognized by the Financial Times in an annual feature recognizing this year’s most innovative North American law firms and lawyers.
Brad Karp and Nick Groombridge Named “Litigation Trailblazers” by The National Law Journal
- Dec 12, 2016
- Awards
Brad Karp and Nick Groombridge Named “Litigation Trailblazers” by The National Law Journal
Firm chair Brad Karp and litigation partner Nicholas Groombridge were among the 50 top professionals in the U.S. recognized as 2016 "Litigation Trailblazers" by The National Law Journal.
Five Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
- Nov 28, 2016
- Awards
Five Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
Law360 has honored firm chair Brad Karp, corporate partners Robert Schumer and Marco Masotti, and litigation partners Ted Wells and Catherine Nyarady with 2016 MVP Awards. Brad and Ted were selected as MVPs in the sports practice…