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Silver - Individuals: litigation
Earning recognition across the board, Haynes & Boone stands out with its top-notch patent offering, led by a team of adept litigators, known for their remarkable performances before the PTAB, alongside savvy prosecutors. The team excels in delivering customised, commercially astute solutions to a diverse clientele, underscoring the outfit’s dedication to premier advice and support. Chair of the patent trials and licensing practice group David O’Dell has more than 25 years in the game, establishing himself as a prolific attorney with a track record of 100 inter partes review petitions. His stellar reputation at the PTAB precedes him, making him a trusted name in the field. Joining him are expert negotiators Mark Tidwell and Randall Colson. Tidwell’s strategic guidance and licensing expertise in technology transactions have solidified his standing. Colson, as head of the technology transactions group, navigates complex deals with finesse, leveraging his background as a hardware and software designer. Notably, his pivotal role in representing TSMC, the world’s largest semiconductor foundry, underscores his prowess in overseeing patent prosecution and licensing. Working closely with Colson on this is David McCombs, renowned for his versatile and well-rounded practice. Serving as a trusted partner to multinational technology giant IBM, he has secured favourable outcomes for it in district court proceedings. Further enhancing the firm’s non-contentious offering are David O’Brien, Randall Brown and Alan Herda. O’Brien leads the charge in the patent office trials practice group, wielding his expertise in inter partes reviews before the PTAB to benefit cutting-edge technology clients. Brown, known for his blend of creativity and meticulous attention to detail, shepherds patrons’ ideas through the patent application process, ensuring robust protection for their innovations. Herda seamlessly combines technical know-how with profound patent knowledge, crafting strong portfolios for those in the technology sector. Also adept at defending patent rights, he has recently teamed up with tenacious trial lawyer Russell Emerson to secure and enforce patents for Downing Wellhead Equipment, a manufacturer of drilling and completion technologies. Emerson’s strategic flair and finesse, often as lead counsel, in high-stakes litigations nationwide further complements the outfit’s comprehensive services.