John M. Williamson > Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP harnesses capabilities across its trade secrets practice which enable it to handle the gamut of matters, with a specific focus on those relating to complex tech. Misappropriation and breaches of contract are the make-up of the team’s workload. The team also offers trade secrets advice and counseling. On the West Coast is Palo Alto-based Robert McCauley, while on the East Coast is litigator John Williamson, Anand Sharma and managing partner Erika Arner at its Washington DC office, though Arner also works from the Reston office.

Intellectual property boutique Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP has technical expertise and a ‘deep understanding of the commercial environment‘ in the full range of patent infringement disputes. The group is co-led by Elizabeth D. Ferrill , John M. Williamson and Anand Sharma and also features patent litigation and appeals specialist James Barney as well as Atlanta lawyer Virginia L. Carron, who litigates and advises on patent and trademark matters in a wide range of industry sectors, including food and beverage, chemicals and fertilizers. Frank A. DeCosta III is an experienced patent attorney in cases relating to computers, consumer electronics, software, medical devices and information systems, and seasoned litigator Gerald F. Ivey focuses primarily on jury trial patent disputes in the tech sector. Arpita Bhattacharyya in Palo Alto, whose practice focuses on patent litigation, post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and client counseling, is also a key contact. All lawyers listed are based in Washington DC unless otherwise mentioned.