Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP's full-service patent litigation team is reputed for its expertise in high-stakes trials, PTAB proceedings and general IP counseling. The firm has a strong reputation in healthcare, representing industry leaders in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical devices. It operates primarily out of Washington DC, but maintains a nationwide bench of patent litigators with extensive experience in federal courts and administrative tribunals. Washington DC-based attorney James Barney serves as the group’s managing partner, and is highly regarded for his technical knowledge and trial team leadership. Jennifer Roscetti, co-head of the litigation and trial department, is best known for her strong track record in ITC and district courts, particularly in disputes related to chemical industry. Chair of the firm Erika Arner, who operates out of Virginia and Washington DC, is one of the most prominent PTAB and Federal Circuit patent litigators in the country, having led several landmark cases.
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Key clients

  • AbbVie Inc.
  • Acer Inc.
  • Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry Co., Ltd
  • Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
  • Askey
  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Bausch & Lomb Inc.
  • Birkenstock
  • Bizlink
  • BMW Group
  • BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

Represented Sarepta Therapeutics in a multi-year litigation to protect its drug VYONDYS 53, which uses “exon skipping” technology to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Filed a motion for summary judgment, convincing the court to dismiss Monsanto's royalty claims, marking a precedential win for Corteva and avoiding royalties sought by the plaintiffs, Monsanto, and its parent company, Bayer.
Secured a victory for client US Synthetic Corporation (USS) with a precedential decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) overturning an unfavorable 35 U.S.C. § 101 eligibility ruling from the International Trade Commission (ITC).

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Erika Arner
Erika Arner
Practice head

Douglas Rettew; Jennifer Roscetti; James Barney; Erika Arner