Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP ‘s broader intellectual property department, led by Washington DC-based John Gary Maynard and Tyler Maddry, has prosecuted US and international utility and design patents across a wide range of technologies. Also in DC, Daniel Shanley prepares and prosecutes US, PCT, and foreign utility and design patent applications across multiple industries, while Yisun Song works across sectors such as electronics, digital assets, and blockchain. In Houston, Gregory Porter advises companies on patent, copyright, and trade secret law, portfolio management, patent strategy, IP due diligence, and contested patent proceedings. In New York, Gary Abelev represents domestic and international clients in patent litigation, agency proceedings, portfolio management, procurement, and licensing, while Armin Ghiam covers all aspects of the IP lifecycle.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Patent Prosecution practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth stands out for its rare ability to bridge the gap between high-level technical complexity and long-term commercial strategy.'
- 'Hunton offers a more boutique, partner-led experience with the resources of a global powerhouse.'
- 'The firm has been a leader in adopting AI-driven patent analytics to identify trends in examiner behavior, which significantly increases the efficiency of the prosecution process.'
‘They are not just legal technicians; they are responsive, articulate, and deeply embedded in their clients' industries.'
- 'Daniel Shanley is a quintessential example of the firm’s excellence.'
- 'Daniel Shanley stands out for his calm under pressure and his ability to distill incredibly dense technical concepts into persuasive legal arguments that resonate with examiners and PTAB judges alike.'
- 'What sets Daniel Shanley apart from competitors is his commercial intuition. He understands the business objective behind the patent, ensuring that the legal strategy always serves the client's bottom line.'
- 'The associates at the firm are exceptionally well-trained and display a level of autonomy and technical proficiency usually reserved for more senior practitioners.'
Key clients
- Chevron Corporation
- NICHIA Corporation
- North China Electric Power University
- General Technologies Inc.
- FactSet Research Systems, Inc.
- Beyond Attorneys At Law
- Molecular Rebar Design LLC
- Innovator Energy, LLC
- Well Resolutions Technology
Work highlights
Represents multinational energy company Chevron in prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, and has since 2011. It also analyses competitor patents to help Chevron avoid infringement.
Represents NICHIA - a Japanese chemical engineering and manufacturing company - in prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO. It also provides the client with strategic patent advice, counseling, and portfolio management.
Represents FactSet, a financial data and software company that provides global market insights and analytics, in prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, including in multiple high tech financial areas.
Practice head
John Gary Maynard; Tyler Maddry
Other key lawyers
Daniel Shanley; Yisun Song; Gregory Porter; Gary Abelev; Armin Ghiam