K&L Gates

K&L Gates remains active in district courts and the PTAB, with its varied caseload spanning IPRs, pre-litigation proceedings and appellate proceedings. Notably, the team have been advising RealTek semiconductors in the largest, ongoing patent battle in the semiconductor industry. The team is led by Theodore Angelis in Seattle, a skilled litigator specializing in district court cases for technology companies. Angelis also maintains an active practice in appellate litigation.The practice has a strong presence in Chicago, which spans Jason Engel, who leads on post-grant patent proceedings in the technology sector; Jeffrey Gargano, a seasoned trial lawyer who brings expertise in pharma patents; and Devon Beane, who has a strong track record in achieving favorable rulings on summary judgement and pre-trial motions. In Boston, Chris Centurelli concentrates on complex patent disputes related to electronic devices, robotics and medical diagnostics. Patrick McElhinny, based in Pittsburgh, brings further expertise in complex patent litigation involving various technologies.