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.
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‘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.
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®.
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Practice head
Nicholas Groombridge; Jennifer Wu; Steven Baughman; Eric Alan Stone
Other key lawyers
Megan Raymond