Brian Nisbet
Partner
Brian has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. In his patent litigation practice and his pro bono work on behalf of the wrongfully convicted, Brian has been part of winning trial teams in state and federal courts around the country.
Key Matters
Trial Experience
- Successfully defended client in jury trial seeking US$41M in damages for alleged patent infringement concerning generic versions of the drug Suboxone® and Subutex®.
- Successfully represented drug company in jury trial in breach of contract case that resulted in a favorable, record breaking verdict of US$94M in damages.
- Successfully represented artificial turf company in jury trial in patent infringement case against main competitor that resulted in a favorable, record breaking verdict of US$30M in damages.
- Successfully represented drug company in significant bench trial victory related to generic version of the drug product NuvaRing®.
- Successfully represented drug company in significant bench trial victory related to a generic version of the drug Testim®.
- Successfully represented drug company in significant bench trial victory related to a generic version of the drug Travatan Z®.
In addition, Brian’s notable Hatch-Waxman patent litigation cases have involved the drugs Jublia®, Brillinta®, NuvaRing®, Dificid®, Pataday®, Testim®, and Travatan Z®.
Commercial, Mechanical, and High-Tech Patent Experience
- Represented a leading cable and telecommunications company in a patent infringement case concerning home security and monitoring products.
- Represented a leading cable and telecommunications company in a patent infringement case concerning Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.
- Represented a leading railcar manufacturer in a patent case concerning the design of gondola railcars.
- Represented a leading turf manufacturer in a patent case concerning the design and installation of artificial turf.
- Represented a leading medical device company in a patent case concerning spinal implant and related medical devices.
Complex Commercial Litigation Experience
- Defended a leading private packaged foods company in a class action alleging violations of the securities laws.
- Representing a leading automotive technology company in case alleging trade secret theft and patent infringement.
- Defended drug company in case alleging negligence involving the death of a patient in a clinical trial.
- Defended front loading washing machine manufacturer in class action alleging design defect and consumer fraud.
- Defended protein shake and nutrition bars manufacturer in state and federal class actions alleging consumer fraud.