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Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone
565 5TH AVENUE
NEW YORK
NY 10017
10017
United States

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Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (full coverage) Tier 4

The patent litigation practice at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone has ‘superb litigation and technical skills‘ and extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients, particularly innovators in the life sciences sector. The group is also noted for representing tech and pharma companies in proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. In New York, patent litigator Nicholas Groombridge is a ‘top notch courtroom advocate‘ in a broad range of courts and technical areas, and trial lawyer Jennifer Wu is a ‘gifted strategist, a masterful advocate, and an effective collaborator‘ with particular knowledge in the pharma and biotech sectors. Also in New York, Eric Alan Stone frequently acts for innovators in the biotech and medical device spaces. The Washington DC group includes patent litigators Steven Baughman and Megan Raymond,who are both PTAB experts.

Leading lawyers

Nicholas Groombridge – Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone

Next Generation Partners

Megan Raymond – Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone

Practice head(s):

Nicholas Groombridge; Jennifer Wu; Steven Baughman; Eric Alan Stone

Other key lawyers:

Megan Raymond

Testimonials

‘Strong team with superb litigation and technical skills.’

‘Sound strategic and practical advice.’

‘This team functions as a true team. They are effortlessly diverse, not because they believe in diversity for its own sake but because it drives the best outcomes.’

‘Steven Baughman has consistently demonstrated his legal acumen and expertise in PTAB proceedings. I particularly appreciate his commitment to developing the next generation of attorneys. He shares his knowledge freely and frequently advocates for more junior members of his team to take substantive roles.

‘Megan Raymond has a meticulous attention to detail combined with a deep understanding of the law. I truly value her thoughtful insights and ability to develop a comprehensive legal strategy.’

‘Jennifer Wu is a gifted strategist, a masterful advocate, and an effective collaborator. She adds value to any legal team and provides guidance to co-counsel as adeptly as she mentors her own junior associates. Her pro bono work is a testament to her unwavering dedication to justice; I am confident that she applies the same high standards to prioritize her client’s best interests in any matter she touches.

‘Nick Groombridge provides top tier service and hands down is the best value in the business. He is a top notch courtroom advocate and keenly sensitive to client needs. ’

‘Eric Stone is very invested in his firm and wants to make sure that his clients needs are being met. He is very intelligent and always a step ahead.’

Key clients

10x. Genomics Inc.

Acuitas Therapeutics Inc.

Amgen, Inc.

Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Genentech, Inc.

Natera, Inc.

Nearmap US, Inc.

Novo Nordisk A/S

Structural Wrap, LLC

Tristar Products Inc.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Work highlights

Acted as lead counsel for plaintiffs 10x and Stanford University in a litigation pending in the District of Delaware asserting six patents on key technology relating to single-cell sequencing.
Acted as lead counsel for Amgen subsidiary Teneobio in a case in the District of Delaware involving “transgenic” animals genetically engineered to make fully human, heavy-chain-only antibodies.
Represented Genentech as lead counsel in a case in the District of Delaware involving Genentech’s blockbuster treatment for hemophilia, an antibody called Hemlibra®.

The Firm: Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP is a patent litigation firm, trying cases in court, before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), in the International Trade Commission, and in arbitrations, and arguing appeals before the Federal Circuit. Its lawyers are known for their rapport with juries and judges in court, the care and devotion with which they approach their clients, and their thought leadership in patent law and policy. The firm also has a robust social justice component; GWBS lawyers are nationally recognized leaders in areas of Anti-Asian racism and violence, LGBTQ+ rights, HIV/AIDS confidentiality, and criminal justice, among other areas. And the firm is known for its training opportunities, teaching and preparing young lawyers to succeed at the firm, in government, and in house as clients.

The firm’s six partners collectively have more than 100 years in practice. They founded GWBS in November of 2022 to sell expertise rather than leverage, to build a firm as diverse in its composition as it is in its practice, and to combine world-class litigation with service to society. The firm grew quickly to more than 20 lawyers, more than half of whom are diverse. Firm lawyers have been listed as leading practitioners in Chambers USA, Chambers Global, The Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation, among others. The firm received a Band 3 ranking in Intellectual Property: Patent in the 2023 Chambers USA Guide, a Silver ranking for litigation in New York and the DC Metro Area in IAM Patent 1000, has been named “Firm to Watch” by The Legal 500 and shortlisted among “Firms to Watch – United States” by LMG Life Sciences.

Patent Litigation
GWBS represents only innovators, as both plaintiffs and defendants. Its clients span the breadth of patent-related industries, with deep experience in both the tech and life sciences sectors. For example, GWBS lawyers brought the first case alleging infringement under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, tried the first case under that Act, and have tried many Hatch-Waxman cases. Firm lawyers have obtained jury victories totaling more than $1 Billion, and successfully defended against even larger claims.

PTAB Practice
GWBS lawyers have been pioneering trial practice at the PTAB since its first minutes of operation on September 16, 2012, filing multiple petitions early that morning, and have appeared continuously before the PTAB in more than 190 high-stakes Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, and Covered Business Method reviews on behalf of both petitioners and patent owners. Firm lawyers also have extensive experience in Ex Parte Reexaminations.

Federal Circuit Practice
GWBS lawyers have argued dozens of appeals in the Federal Circuit, including appeals from cases in which they did not participate in the trial court. They represent appellants and appellees alike, in cases focusing on substantive patent law, civil procedure and policy, and a broad range of scientific and technical disciplines.

ITC Practice

GWBS lawyers have led and tried cases before the ITC involving a broad range of technologies, including LEDs, flash memory chip fabrication, wireless communications, sonar, video games, microfluidic devices, and botulinum toxin.

Trade-Secret Practice

GWBS represents plaintiffs and defendants in trade-secret litigation in federal and State courts. Some of their cases involve patents as well, while others are pure trade-secret and data-misappropriation cases.

International Experience

GWBS lawyers regularly act for clients in disputes that span the globe, coordinating international strategy while leading the U.S. component of the controversy. Firm clients are headquartered around the world, with particular expertise representing European, Japanese, and Israeli companies.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Senior Counsel and Chief Operating Officer	Danielle Rosenthal	danielle.rosenthal@groombridgewu.com	1-332-269-0036
Partner	Nicholas Groombridge	nick.groombridge@groombridgewu.com	1-332-269-0031
Partner	Jennifer Wu	jennifer.wu@groombridgewu.com	1-332-269-0032
Partner	Steven Baughman	steve.baughman@groombridgewu.com	1-202-505-5832
Partner	Eric Alan Stone	eric.stone@groombridgewu.com	1-332-269-0034
Partner	Megan Raymond	megan.raymond@groombridgewu.com	1-202-505-5878
Partner	Josephine Young	josephine.young@groombridgewu.com	1-332-269-0035
Partner	Maxwell Fox	maxwell.fox@groombridgewu.com	81-3-6632-7424

Name	Position	Profile
Eric Alan Stone	Partner at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP	View Profile
Nicholas Groombridge	Partner at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP	View Profile
Jennifer Wu	Partner at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP	View Profile
Josephine Young	Partner at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP	View Profile