Our Technology and Intellectual Property litigators help businesses protect, leverage and enforce their intellectual property rights and defend them from allegations of infringement. We have successfully represented clients in proceedings before a wide range of administrative agencies and other forums, including the Board of Patent Appeals, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the International Trade Commission, and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN"), as well as in a number of state and federal courts across the country, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Additionally, we advance the interests of our clients through the use of a number of forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.
Our proven intellectual property litigation experience covers a wide range of disputes involving: (i) patents; (ii) copyrights; (iii) trademarks, domain names, trade dress and other brand protection devices; (iv) trade secrets; (v) licensing and other contract matters; (vi) advertising and promotion; and (vii) insurance coverage of intellectual property claims.
Our clients range from individual inventors to large corporations across a wide spectrum of industries and technologies. Examples of these representations include:
Representation of inventors, manufacturers and patent holders of rapid deployment rescue shelters for use in coal mining and other accidents where toxic conditions may exist in patent infringement matters
Representation of government agency in patent infringement matter related to vehicle tracking software
Representation of inventor and patent owner of certain distributed network architecture in patent infringement matter
Representation of designer of wireless local loop system and manufacturer of mobile switching centers in contract dispute regarding deployment of wireless telecommunications system in war torn Iraq
Representation of international flooring manufacturer in patent infringement suits before International Trade Commission
Representation of open source database developer in case of first impression regarding the GNU Public License ("GPL")
Representation of financial services company in patent infringement matter involving the navigation method employed in its mobile web site
Representation of designer and developer of operating system for nuclear power plant simulators in copyright and trade secret infringement matter
Representation of developer, licensor and patent holder of pharmocovigilance software analytical tool for analyzing risks of pharmaceutical products in patent infringement matter
Representation of provider of optical subassembly systems and related test services in trade secret infringement matter
Representation of developer and operator of online college application software in patent infringement matter
Representation of jewelry manufacturer in patent infringement matter
Representation of manufacturer and reseller of computer classroom desks in patent ownership dispute
Representation of manufacturer of ground fault circuit interrupters ("GFCI") in patent infringement, unfair competition and false advertisement matter
Representation of international garment manufacturer and distributor in copyright matter related to certain advertising material
Representation of publicly traded restaurant chain in trademark matters
Representation of large state university and professor in patent infringement matter involving a method and apparatus for the extermination of aquatic nuisance species from ballast water
Representation of large hospital system in patent infringement matter regarding a certain cardiovascular prosthetic device (i.e., artificial implantable blood pump)
Representation of inventor in professional malpractice case related to patent for an innovative topical treatment of reflex sympathetic dystrophy and related ailments
Representation of mobile office and storage leasing company in patent infringement matter regarding the locking device on certain of its mobile storage units
Representation of nutritional supplement manufacturer and distributor in patent infringement matter regarding a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement that protects and repairs connective tissue in animals
Representation of developer of method and apparatus for making, receiving and administering pari-mutuel gaming bets using voice recognition technology in patent infringement matter
Recent surveys indicate the widespread use of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and other artificial intelligence tools by employees in the workplace. This is hardly surprising, given the astonishing level of efficiencies that AI tools offer for content generation, predictions, recommendations, and a seemingly endless number of other outcomes.
Recent surveys indicate the widespread use of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and other artificial intelligence tools by employees in the workplace. This is hardly surprising, given the astonishing level of efficiencies that AI tools offer for content generation, predictions, recommendations, and a seemingly endless number of other outcomes.
CRISPR, or “Clustered Regularly Interspersed Short Palindromic Repeats,” is a revolutionary DNA cutting technique that promises to make gene therapy of diseases a reality. Groups headed by the Broad Institute and the University of California have been battling over which was the first to invent the technology.
CRISPR, or “Clustered Regularly Interspersed Short Palindromic Repeats,” is a revolutionary DNA cutting technique that promises to make gene therapy of diseases a reality. Groups headed by the Broad Institute and the University of California have been battling over which was the first to invent the technology.
Judge Ryan Holte of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, formerly professor of IP law at the University of Akron School of Law, has injected some clarity into pleading under the second part of the Supreme Court’s Alice test, the part of the test that asks, once the court determines that the claimed invention is directed to an abstract idea, law of nature or the like, whether the invention adds “something more” in the way of an “inventive concept” to that abstract idea or law of nature so as to make the invention patentable subject matter under 35 USC 101.
Judge Ryan Holte of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, formerly professor of IP law at the University of Akron School of Law, has injected some clarity into pleading under the second part of the Supreme Court’s Alice test, the part of the test that asks, once the court determines that the claimed invention is directed to an abstract idea, law of nature or the like, whether the invention adds “something more” in the way of an “inventive concept” to that abstract idea or law of nature so as to make the invention patentable subject matter under 35 USC 101.
On November 15, 2019, the Federal Circuit offered a ray of hope, and in doing so some pointers, in what has been a dismal outlook for patentability under 35 USC 101 for computer-related inventions since the Supreme Court’s Alice decision. In Koninklijke KPN N.V. v. Gemalto M2M GmbH, CAFC App. No. 2018-1863, a CAFC panel (Dyk, Chen and Stoll, JJ., opinion by Judge Chen) delivered a rare reversal of a judgment of patent ineligibility under 35 USC 101 on the pleadings.
On November 15, 2019, the Federal Circuit offered a ray of hope, and in doing so some pointers, in what has been a dismal outlook for patentability under 35 USC 101 for computer-related inventions since the Supreme Court’s Alice decision. In Koninklijke KPN N.V. v. Gemalto M2M GmbH, CAFC App. No. 2018-1863, a CAFC panel (Dyk, Chen and Stoll, JJ., opinion by Judge Chen) delivered a rare reversal of a judgment of patent ineligibility under 35 USC 101 on the pleadings.
Whiteford has added veteran litigator and trial lawyer John M. Erbach as a Partner in its Richmond office, strengthening the firm’s intellectual property and commercial litigation capabilities in Virginia.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Managing IP has recognized the firm as Highly Recommended for Intellectual Property in 2026, and has recognized two of the firm's intellectual property partners for their patent work in the publication’s 2026 IP STARS rankings.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Managing IP has recognized the firm as Highly Recommended for Intellectual Property in 2026, and has recognized two of the firm's intellectual property partners for their patent work in the publication’s 2026 IP STARS rankings.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that eleven Whiteford attorneys have been named 2026 “Litigation Stars” in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Nationally.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that eleven Whiteford attorneys have been named 2026 “Litigation Stars” in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Nationally.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Managing Intellectual Property has recognized three of the firm’s intellectual property partners for their patent work in the publication’s 2025 IP STARS rankings.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Managing Intellectual Property has recognized three of the firm’s intellectual property partners for their patent work in the publication’s 2025 IP STARS rankings.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that thirteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2024 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia (*new recognition in 2024).
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that thirteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2024 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia (*new recognition in 2024).
87 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (copyright 2023 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). New practice areas of recognition include CleanTech Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.
87 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (copyright 2023 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). New practice areas of recognition include CleanTech Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2023 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2023 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
73 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (copyright 2022 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
73 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (copyright 2022 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2022 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2022 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2021. Twenty-two of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, and the firm’s Bankruptcy and Environmental Law practices have been recognized with national Tier 1 rankings.
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2021. Twenty-two of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, and the firm’s Bankruptcy and Environmental Law practices have been recognized with national Tier 1 rankings.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that ten Whiteford attorneys have been named 2021 “Litigation Stars” and “Future Stars” in Maryland and Virginia.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that ten Whiteford attorneys have been named 2021 “Litigation Stars” and “Future Stars” in Maryland and Virginia.
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2020. Twenty of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including two bankruptcy practices with national Tier 1 rankings. At the state level, an additional forty-two practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2020. Twenty of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including two bankruptcy practices with national Tier 1 rankings. At the state level, an additional forty-two practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Earlier this year, Benchmark Litigation named Whiteford, Taylor & Preston its 2019 “Maryland Law Firm of the Year.” Today, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that a record eleven Whiteford attorneys have been named 2020 “Litigation Stars” and “Future Stars” in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Earlier this year, Benchmark Litigation named Whiteford, Taylor & Preston its 2019 “Maryland Law Firm of the Year.” Today, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that a record eleven Whiteford attorneys have been named 2020 “Litigation Stars” and “Future Stars” in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2019. Eighteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including two practices with national Tier 1 rankings: Litigation and Bankruptcy. At the state level, an additional forty-six practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2019. Eighteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including two practices with national Tier 1 rankings: Litigation and Bankruptcy. At the state level, an additional forty-six practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Baltimore – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2018. Nineteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including three practices with national Tier 1 rankings: Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate. At the state level, an additional fifty practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Baltimore – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2018. Nineteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including three practices with national Tier 1 rankings: Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate. At the state level, an additional fifty practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
The 2017 edition of U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP exemplary ratings in its seventh annual rankings of law firms.
Twenty of the firm’s practices were ranked at the national level, as well as thirty-seven in Maryland, ten in Washington, D.C., and two in Roanoke, VA.
The 2017 edition of U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP exemplary ratings in its seventh annual rankings of law firms.
Twenty of the firm’s practices were ranked at the national level, as well as thirty-seven in Maryland, ten in Washington, D.C., and two in Roanoke, VA.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that, in addition to ranking the firm highly in its 2016 list of Maryland’s leading firms and business lawyers, Chambers and Partners have added new Whiteford lawyers in Maryland and Delaware.
The practice group rankings are based on the high rankings of 21 individual lawyers.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that, in addition to ranking the firm highly in its 2016 list of Maryland’s leading firms and business lawyers, Chambers and Partners have added new Whiteford lawyers in Maryland and Delaware.
The practice group rankings are based on the high rankings of 21 individual lawyers.
Fifty-nine lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016 (copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices.
Fifty-nine lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016 (copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices.
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP is very gratified to announce that the firm has once again received exemplary ratings in the fifth annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of law firms.
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP is very gratified to announce that the firm has once again received exemplary ratings in the fifth annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of law firms.
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP is very gratified to announce that the firm has received exemplary ratings in the second annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of law firms. In Maryland, WTP was rated highly in 34 practice areas, more than any other firm in the state.
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP is very gratified to announce that the firm has received exemplary ratings in the second annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of law firms. In Maryland, WTP was rated highly in 34 practice areas, more than any other firm in the state.
