Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. demonstrates patent filing activity across diverse technologies, including medical devices, semiconductors, chemicals, nanotech, automotive, sports equipment, hydraulic fracturing technologies, and wireless networking equipment. In Dallas, chair of IP Andrew Lowes has extensive experience handling post-grant USPTO proceedings, including ex parte reexaminations and IPRs, while chair of patent trials David O’Dell is skilled in patent licensing and prosecution, with hundreds of IPR petitions filed before the PTAB. In Washington DC, chair of prosecution Jeffrey Wolfson leverages his chemical engineering background, advising clients on patent prosecution, portfolio management, IP agreements, and commercial IP strategy. Also in Dallas, David McCombs is a skilled PTAB attorney handling IPRs, patent litigation, and portfolio development, achieving significant rulings in complex cases. In Orange County, Tom Chen is knowledgeable in technologies including e-commerce, mobile payments, semiconductors, communications, mechanical devices, and computer systems, while Greg Michelson is adept in all fields related to IP. Charlene Liu, in Palo Alto, is also recommended.
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Key clients
- International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
- Kubota N. Am. Corp.
- Lattice Semiconductor
- Orthofix, Inc.
- PayPal, Inc.
- Peloton Interactive
- Sonic Healthcare USA
- Teledyne FLIR LLC
- Unified Patents
- Western Digital Corp.
Work highlights
Advising Qorvo US, Inc., a publicly-traded US-based semiconductor company at the forefront of developing innovative biosensor solutions and advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes, serving a broad array of high-growth global markets, including automotive, consumer, defense & aerospace, industrial & enterprise, infrastructure and mobile communications.
Advising Teledyne FLIR LLC, a company that specializes in the design and production of thermal imaging cameras and sensors. It is Teledyne FLIR’s primary outside counsel, assisting on patent prosecution, licensing, risk assessment, strategic counseling, opinions and litigation matters. It also handles re-examination and inter partes review (IPR) petitions for Teledyne.
Advised Nice Systems Ltd. Its role includes coordinating strategy with the in-house IP Director, evaluating the patentability of invention disclosures, and preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications. Its representation helps the company develop intangible assets that increase its market valuation, minimize legal risks, and maintain its position in the market.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
David O’Dell
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Charlene Liu
Practice head
Andrew Lowes; David O’Dell; Jeffrey Wolfson
Other key lawyers
David McCombs; Tom Chen; Greg Michaelson; Charlene Liu