Partner
Virginia Carron, a partner in Finnegan's Atlanta office, practices patent and trademark litigation and counseling. Her broad client base includes a large food and beverage company; a company involved in refining, chemicals and biofuels, forest and consumer products, fertilizers, polymers and fibers, pollution control and glass; an international manufacturer of hand-made cigars; and numerous international clients in various fields. Virginiahas been recognized as one of WIPR's Top 100 Most Influential Women in IP, an IP Star Top 250 Women in IP and a patent and trademark IP Star in Georgia by Managing Intellectual Property, as well as a Global Leader and leader in Georgia in private practice by Intellectual Asset Management. Benchmark Litigation recently named Virginia a litigation star.
Virginia's litigation experience includes numerous U.S. district court trials, trials before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Virginia counsels clients on intellectual property licensing and related transactional matters in both trademarks and patents for several Fortune 500 companies, including serving as the primary outside counsel to Imerys and its worldwide subsidiaries for all intellectual property matters. Her practice also includes inter partes review (IPR) procedures before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Virginia has served as first chair in several litigations representing the Fuente Cigar companies in cases involving trademark, trade dress, unfair competition, and false advertising issues, as well as serving first chair for several different plaintiffs in counterfeiting and trademark infringement litigation which resulted in the recovery and destruction of millions of dollars worth of counterfeit goods, and in two cases, (C.D. Cal. and D.N.H.) ultimately resulted in the incarceration of counterfeiters of computer memory products.
On a pro bono basis, Virginia has represented numerous disabled military veterans challenging disability compensation decisions in appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. She was recognized by the Federal Circuit Bar Association and its Charitable and Education Fund for pro bono service contributions, particularly for work on behalf of veterans. Virginia previously served on the firm's management committee and as managing partner of the firm's Atlanta office.
Superior Graphite Co. v. TIMCAL S.A., Ltd.
Served as first chair, successfully represented TIMCAL, in a patent litigation involving a method for producing expanded graphite.
1:03-cv-04904, N.D. Ill., Judge Gottschall
1:04-mc-00038, N.D. Ohio, Judge Polster
Weyerhaeuser NR Company v. Georgia-Pacific LLC
Represented Georgia-Pacific as lead counsel in district court litigation concerning patents covering cellulose technology.
2:13-cv-00781, W.D. Wash., Judge Martinez
Nestle USA, Inc. v. Steuben Foods, Inc.
Co-lead of team that successfully appealed adverse patentability determinations by the PTAB. Matter currently on remand.
16-1750, Fed. Cir., Judges Hughes, Mayer, Reyna
17-1193, Fed. Cir., Judges Dyk, Hughes, Reyna
17-1290, Fed. Cir., Judges Dyk, Hughes, Reyna
Steuben Foods, Inc. v. Nestle USA, Inc.
Lead counsel for Nestle in defense of district court litigation alleging patent infringement of five patents related to aseptic packaging. The case is ongoing.
1:13-cv-00892, W.D.N.Y., Judges McCarthy, Skretny, Wolford
Auth Token LLC v. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
3-22-cv-00268, M.D. Fla., Judges Howard, Richardson
TDN Solutions, LLC v. Skywest Airlines, Inc.
2:09-cv-00138, S.D. Ga., Judges Graham, Wood
Event
Global Patent Litigation: Discovery and Measures for Preserving Evidence Global Patent Litigation: Discovery and Measures for Preserving Evidence
May 11, 2022
Munich
Event
The Intersection of Marketing Law and Intellectual Property The Intersection of Marketing Law and Intellectual Property
September 14, 2021
Virtual
Articles
2021 Natural Products Field Manual - Design Patents 2021 Natural Products Field Manual - Design Patents
July 2021
Natural Products ConsultingArticles
2021 Natural Products Field Manual - Trade Secrets 2021 Natural Products Field Manual - Trade Secrets
July 2021
Natural Products ConsultingEvent
IP Issues in the Food and Beverage Industry IP Issues in the Food and Beverage Industry
March 18, 2021
Webinar
"[Carron] is an essential contact for the address book for those seeking staunch representation in high-stakes litigation."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Carron has won patent and trademark suits in many different forums for prestigious clients.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Virginia Carron is also a seasoned lead counsel, though her practice incorporates both patent and trademark cases.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“The ‘excellent’ Virginia Carron is the managing partner of the firm’s Atlanta office. She is a well-known patent litigator who impresses clients with her ‘knowledge of IP law, her responsiveness and her ability to think on her feet.’ She also handles patent prosecution and advises on the transactional aspects of IP law.”
Chambers USA
“Virginia Carron is a ‘fantastic lawyer and a skilled litigator’ and a ‘bright, very energetic and talented practitioner.’ She is noted for providing effective counsel to clients on contentious IP matters.”
Chambers USA
“Virginia Carron handles prosecution, litigation and counseling work across patents and trademarks. Clients say ‘her work is exceptional. She has a deep understanding of trademark law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to give practical legal advice, and she is very responsive.’ She has experience representing clients in the software, telecom, and computing industries, among others.”
Chambers USA
“Virginia Carron is a well-rounded patent and trademark litigator, with an active counseling and prosecution practice. ‘When it comes to litigation, I want her in my corner,’ said one interviewee.”
Chambers USA
“Virginia Carron is a well-regarded practitioner, described by peers as ‘a super counselor to her clients.’ She advises Fuente Cigar on worldwide IP strategy, including patent and trademark procurement, as well as various types of litigation. Her practice covers hardware, software, telecom, and chemical technologies, among others.”
Chambers USA
“Making a splash in big-ticket suits is the ‘extremely talented’ Virginia Carron; the ‘very accomplished lawyer’ is a ‘terrifically prominent name…’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“At the head of the charge [is] Virginia Carron. With a ‘strong focus on litigation and great client contact,’ she is ‘considered a leader in the patents space.’ She has built up a powerful contentious practice…”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“The Atlanta branch plays host to a formidable cadre of advocates, including litigation ace Virginia Carron, who is ‘recommended without hesitation for her refined performances informed by valuable experience.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“There are good lawyers and then there are great lawyers – Virginia Carron fits into the latter category.”
Intellectual Asset Management 1000
“The ‘phenomenal team’ includes…Atlanta’s Virginia Carron, who has ‘exceptional legal and practical business sense.’”
Legal 500 United States
“Stars singled out for mention by peers in Georgia include … Virginia Carron [who] concentrates her practice on patent and trademark matters.”
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
“’Virginia Carron has a unique combination of technical and IP litigation expertise, so she is able to think on her feet as unique situations arise. She also has great communication skills and can readily translate complicated technical and legal jargon into layman’s terms for the client.’”
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
“Carron’s robust practice emphasizes patent and trademark matters…several of the nation’s most important companies turn to her for their IP litigation needs.”
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
“A peer notes of Carron: ‘She has a strong patent and litigation-focused practice.’ Another peer notes: ‘She is very active locally and well-known with a good reputation.’”
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
“Litigator and counsellor Virginia Carron is a ‘dynamo in the practice and a super impressive lawyer all round’”.
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Virginia is an expert; she takes the time to understand the integration of the law into the overall business.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia provides business friendly, practical advice; she is a valued partner to any team.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia is a truly outstanding outside counsel; she understands business as well as an in-house lawyer and can explain complicated matters in a very simple and easy way.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“She is proactive; she is able to identify and handle potential problems before they become larger issues.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“She provides concise, understandable advice based on her understanding of both the law and business aspects involved in each issue.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia is a very trusted and valued member of our outside legal team.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia is an exceptional IP attorney; she is client-focused and creative with her strategies for obtaining successful resolutions.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia has a high level of experience and skill in all aspects of IP.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia Carron is a ‘well-respected trial lawyer’ who handles patent and trademark disputes and also advises on the management of IP portfolios, including prosecution and counseling matters. Peers say: ‘She is extremely well thought of.’”
Chambers USA
“Managing partner of the Atlanta office Virginia Carron has been showing off her inter partes review skills...she is a thought leader who puts in polished performances time and time again.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Similarly at home in all environments – and comfortable with patent and trademark cases – is Virginia Carron.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"[Carron] is an essential contact for the address book for those seeking staunch representation in high-stakes litigation."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Carron has won patent and trademark suits in many different forums for prestigious clients.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Virginia Carron is also a seasoned lead counsel, though her practice incorporates both patent and trademark cases.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“The ‘excellent’ Virginia Carron is the managing partner of the firm’s Atlanta office. She is a well-known patent litigator who impresses clients with her ‘knowledge of IP law, her responsiveness and her ability to think on her feet.’ She also handles patent prosecution and advises on the transactional aspects of IP law.”
Chambers USA
“Virginia Carron is a ‘fantastic lawyer and a skilled litigator’ and a ‘bright, very energetic and talented practitioner.’ She is noted for providing effective counsel to clients on contentious IP matters.”
Chambers USA
“Virginia Carron handles prosecution, litigation and counseling work across patents and trademarks. Clients say ‘her work is exceptional. She has a deep understanding of trademark law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to give practical legal advice, and she is very responsive.’ She has experience representing clients in the software, telecom, and computing industries, among others.”
Chambers USA
“Virginia Carron is a well-rounded patent and trademark litigator, with an active counseling and prosecution practice. ‘When it comes to litigation, I want her in my corner,’ said one interviewee.”
Chambers USA
“Virginia Carron is a well-regarded practitioner, described by peers as ‘a super counselor to her clients.’ She advises Fuente Cigar on worldwide IP strategy, including patent and trademark procurement, as well as various types of litigation. Her practice covers hardware, software, telecom, and chemical technologies, among others.”
Chambers USA
“Making a splash in big-ticket suits is the ‘extremely talented’ Virginia Carron; the ‘very accomplished lawyer’ is a ‘terrifically prominent name…’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“At the head of the charge [is] Virginia Carron. With a ‘strong focus on litigation and great client contact,’ she is ‘considered a leader in the patents space.’ She has built up a powerful contentious practice…”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“The Atlanta branch plays host to a formidable cadre of advocates, including litigation ace Virginia Carron, who is ‘recommended without hesitation for her refined performances informed by valuable experience.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“There are good lawyers and then there are great lawyers – Virginia Carron fits into the latter category.”
Intellectual Asset Management 1000
“The ‘phenomenal team’ includes…Atlanta’s Virginia Carron, who has ‘exceptional legal and practical business sense.’”
Legal 500 United States
“Stars singled out for mention by peers in Georgia include … Virginia Carron [who] concentrates her practice on patent and trademark matters.”
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
“’Virginia Carron has a unique combination of technical and IP litigation expertise, so she is able to think on her feet as unique situations arise. She also has great communication skills and can readily translate complicated technical and legal jargon into layman’s terms for the client.’”
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
“Carron’s robust practice emphasizes patent and trademark matters…several of the nation’s most important companies turn to her for their IP litigation needs.”
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
“A peer notes of Carron: ‘She has a strong patent and litigation-focused practice.’ Another peer notes: ‘She is very active locally and well-known with a good reputation.’”
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
“Litigator and counsellor Virginia Carron is a ‘dynamo in the practice and a super impressive lawyer all round’”.
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Virginia is an expert; she takes the time to understand the integration of the law into the overall business.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia provides business friendly, practical advice; she is a valued partner to any team.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia is a truly outstanding outside counsel; she understands business as well as an in-house lawyer and can explain complicated matters in a very simple and easy way.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“She is proactive; she is able to identify and handle potential problems before they become larger issues.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“She provides concise, understandable advice based on her understanding of both the law and business aspects involved in each issue.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia is a very trusted and valued member of our outside legal team.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia is an exceptional IP attorney; she is client-focused and creative with her strategies for obtaining successful resolutions.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia has a high level of experience and skill in all aspects of IP.”
Lexology Client Choice Awards
“Virginia Carron is a ‘well-respected trial lawyer’ who handles patent and trademark disputes and also advises on the management of IP portfolios, including prosecution and counseling matters. Peers say: ‘She is extremely well thought of.’”
Chambers USA
“Managing partner of the Atlanta office Virginia Carron has been showing off her inter partes review skills...she is a thought leader who puts in polished performances time and time again.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Similarly at home in all environments – and comfortable with patent and trademark cases – is Virginia Carron.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
Award/Ranking
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February 13, 2024
World Trademark ReviewAward/Ranking
Seven Finnegan Partners Named IAM Global Leaders for 2024 Seven Finnegan Partners Named IAM Global Leaders for 2024
November 14, 2023
IAMAward/Ranking
Finnegan Receives Tier 1 Benchmark Litigation Rankings; Nine Attorneys Named Litigation Stars Finnegan Receives Tier 1 Benchmark Litigation Rankings; Nine Attorneys Named Litigation Stars
October 5, 2023
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32 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 32 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
August 17, 2023
Best LawyersAward/Ranking
54 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 54 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
July 21, 2023
Press Release
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars: Finnegan Scores Top Patent Rankings Across the Board Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars: Finnegan Scores Top Patent Rankings Across the Board
July 13, 2023
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