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Professionals 81 results

Joseph C. Masullo
Joseph C. Masullo
Of Counsel
  • Washington, DC
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+1 202-282-5897
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Of Counsel

  • Washington, DC
Lauren M. Rennecker
Lauren M. Rennecker
Associate
  • Washington, DC
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+1 202-282-5268
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Associate

  • Washington, DC
Paul Park
Paul Park
Advisor
  • Dallas
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+1 214-453-6454
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Advisor

  • Dallas
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Capabilities 20 results

Practice Area

Intellectual Property

Winston’s Intellectual Property (IP) Practice is one of the most active and highly regarded in the United States per Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation US,
and Best Law Firms®, among other ranking organizations. Our team features some of the country’s best IP lawyers, attorneys with the technical abilities to
litigate and try highly complex IP disputes, and technical lawyers who provide critical advisory services.
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Practice Area

Patent Litigation

Our Patent Litigation Practice is one of the country’s most active and highly regarded. Our seasoned patent litigators bring extensive courtroom experience
to every matter we handle. According to Lex Machina, we are among the top three national patent defense firms in the country for number of appearances
and cases filed, and we also were the top national defense firm for number of patent trials in the last five years (2018–2022).
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Industry

Retail & Luxury

We help retail and luxury clients navigate challenges around the globe as they protect and expand their brands. We serve as trusted advisors and valued
business partners, handling some of the industry’s highest-profile litigation, regulatory matters, and deals. Our track record of successes in both state and
federal courts is a testament to our prowess in consumer fraud, product liability, and antitrust litigation and our commitment to excellence exten...Read more
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Experience 5 results

Experience

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May 15, 2025

Winston Secures Federal Circuit Victory for Snap Axing Image-Presentation Patents on the Pleadings

Experience

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April 30, 2025

Federal Circuit Backs PayPal

Experience

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January 19, 2024

ITC ALJ Issues Win for AMD

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Insights & News 298 results

Client Alert

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June 10, 2025

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PTAB Acting Director Denies IPR Merely Because Petitioner Knew of the Challenged Patent Over a Decade Ago

We previously reported how the PTAB’s institution rate has fallen to approximately 40% in the new administration, with many of those denials stemming from the PTAB’s increased usage of its discretionary denial processes to deny IPR challenges without otherwise addressing the merits of the identified prior art. The latest grant of discretionary denial continues that trend and exemplifies the current challenges in pursuing IPR/PGR invalidity challenges at the U.S. Patent Office. 

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May 8, 2025

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Federal Circuit Determines Meaning of ‘Ground’ in IPR Estoppel Statute As Matter of First Impression

The Federal Circuit decided Wednesday (May 7, 2025) an important issue of first impression: the meaning of the term “ground” in 35 U.S.C. § 315(e)(2). The
opinion opens the door for more invalidity challenges in district court and ITC matters when a related IPR challenge has reached a final written decision. 
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May 5, 2025

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The PTAB’s Institution Grant Rate Has Dropped After Announcement of the New PTAB Discretionary Denial Guidance and Briefing Procedure

Acting Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Director Coke Stewart was sworn in on January 20, 2025, rescinded the prior Director’s discretionary denial
guidance on February 28, 2025, and implemented new guidance and a new discretionary denial briefing schedule between March 24 and 26, 2025. See here.
Decisions on requests submitted under the new process are anticipated to start rolling out soon. The Patent Office reported receiving more than ...Read more
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Other Results 13 results

Law Glossary

What Are the Patent Litigation Differences Between the BPCIA and Hatch-Waxman Act?

There are fundamental differences between the abbreviated approval processes to obtain FDA approval for biosimilars and generic drugs as those processes
relate to patent litigation.
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Location

Silicon Valley

Launched in 2013, Winston & Strawn’s Silicon Valley office is home to nationally recognized attorneys that draw clients from Fortune 500 companies, startups,
and everything in between. Led by Kelly Hunsaker—who has deep roots in Silicon Valley spanning nearly three decades—the office draws from the firm’s
deep bench strength and global network of resources to serve clients in a variety of industries, including the semiconductor, computer hardware...Read more
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Location

Charlotte

Founded in 2008, Winston & Strawn’s Charlotte, North Carolina office of 25+ lawyers, includes firm leaders such as Kobi Kennedy Brinson—represents many
major national and international companies headquartered in the city. Our Charlotte office also provides legal services to all of the top ten financial services
companies in the U.S., which aligns with Charlotte’s reputation as the second-largest banking center in the country.
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