FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 31, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC—The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Intellectual Property Law awarded Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP partner Donald R. Dunner with its 2015 Mark T. Banner Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made an impact on intellectual property law through teaching, scholarship, innovation, legislation, and advocacy.
Mr. Dunner has earned the reputation of being one of the finest litigators in the country. He has litigated numerous cases in the federal district courts and is best known for his appellate practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and its predecessor court, the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals. Mr. Dunner has argued more Federal Circuit cases than any other litigator in the United States.
“Don’s contributions to intellectual property law are unprecedented,” said Finnegan managing partner James Monroe. “This award is well-deserved and we are privileged to work alongside a pioneer in this profession.”
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James B. Monroe, Managing Partner
james.monroe@finnegan.com
About the American Bar Association
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