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Patent

Eric W. Dittmann LitigationPatent

Eric W. Dittmann

Eric W. Dittmann is global co-chair of the Intellectual Property practice at Paul Hastings, where he oversees the firm's 100-plus lawyer IP group. Recognized as one of the nation's leading IP litigators, Eric possesses extensive first-chair experience representing clients in patent litigations, post-grant proceedings, arbitrations, and appellate disputes across a…
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August 12, 2026
Mark B. Wilson IP & IP LitigationPatent

Mark B. Wilson

Mark Wilson is a partner in Austin, where his practice focuses on all aspects of patent prosecution and enforcement. Mark's docket is split among patent counseling, patent prosecution and patent litigation matters, with an emphasis in biotechnology related matters. Mr. Wilson has significant experience in the areas of genetic engineering,…
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August 12, 2026
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Michael J. Abernathy

Michael J. Abernathy concentrates on patent, trade secret, and antitrust litigation. As co-leader of the firm's intellectual property (IP) disputes practice, Mike has first-chair trial experience and is highly sought after by clients that face significant bet-the-company litigation. He has successfully tried biopharma and technology cases to juries across the…
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August 12, 2026
Libby Moulton AppellateIP & IP LitigationPatentWomen

Libby Moulton

Libby's practice focuses on the role of embedded appellate counsel in high stakes patent trials. Libby works across multiple industries for leading companies including Sonos, Zynga, and Netflix, among many others. Libby has taken 14 cases through jury verdict and dozens of cases through pretrial filings. She also leads post-trial…
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August 12, 2026
James R. Love Patent

James R. Love

James R. Love is a partner, Head of the firm's Electrical/Mechanical Department and is a member of the Management Committee. He manages and prosecutes patent applications for dozens of clients in many fields including computer software, medical devices and processes, artificial intelligence, and computer hardware. Mr. Love also is experienced…
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August 12, 2026
Tamsen Marklund IP & IP LitigationPatentWomen

Tamsen Marklund

Tamsen advises companies on how to turn innovation into durable business value - before it's tested. She works with organizations where innovation is constant, but not always fully recognized, captured or acted on. Her focus is helping clients make the early decisions that shape what their intellectual property ultimately becomes…
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August 12, 2026
Steven Gardner IP & IP LitigationPatent

Steven Gardner

Steve Gardner is a nationally recognized attorney focusing on counseling and representing clients who are seeking to strategically meet objectives, solve problems, and grow in the intellectual-property field. He provides advanced counseling, representation, and assistance via - 30+ years of deep and varied experience - knowledge of cutting-edge legal thinking…
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August 12, 2026
Andrew M. Mason LitigationPatent

Andrew M. Mason

Andy's practice encompasses all aspects of patent law, with a focus on litigation and USPTO post-grant review proceedings. He has successfully argued before the Federal Circuit, the Patent Trials and Appeal Board (PTAB), and before federal district courts at Markman and summary judgment hearings. A registered patent attorney and former…
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August 12, 2026
Dr. Salima Merani, Ph.D. IP & IP LitigationPatentShares Client PhilosophyVenture CapitalWomen

Dr. Salima Merani, Ph.D.

Salima Merani, Ph.D. is the Co-Chair of the firm's Medical Device Group. Salima has over 25 years of experience leading high-stakes transactions and building patent portfolios for global life sciences companies, including medtech, biopharma, and biotech companies. She also has extensive experience in conducting complex patent due diligence for investors.…
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August 12, 2026
Joshua B. Aronson IP & IP LitigationPatent

Joshua B. Aronson

Josh is a patent prosecutor who drafts patentability and infringement opinions and creates patent applications. He submits to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and offices abroad. Josh primarily serves clients who are developing new products such as organic light-emitting diodes, medical and drug-delivery devices, chemical processes, high-performance…
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August 12, 2026