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Christopher B. Anderson
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  • 1875 Explorer Street
  • Suite 800
  • Reston, VA 20190-6023
+1 571 203 2765
christopher.anderson@finnegan.com christopher.anderson@finnegan.com

Christopher B. Anderson

Associate

  • +1 571 203 2765 +1 571 203 2765
  • christopher.anderson@finnegan.com christopher.anderson@finnegan.com
  • 1875 Explorer Street
  • Suite 800
  • Reston, VA 20190-6023
  • vCard

Chris Anderson's practice focuses on patent prosecution and litigation in a wide range of mechanical and electrical technologies. He has extensive technical experience as a mechanical engineer across multiple industries, including oil and gas, clean energy and renewables, and pharmaceuticals.

Chris has experience both in drafting and prosecuting utility patent applications for technologies including cybersecurity, renewable energy, manufacturing, computer networks, mobile applications, and communication systems. Chris has performed freedom to operate studies and developed strategies for responding to post-grant reviews (PGRs). He has been involved in patent litigation matters before U.S. district courts and proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent Trademark Office (USPTO).

Prior to attending law school, Chris served as a mechanical engineer for CH2M Hill, focused mainly in the oil and gas, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. He has managed engineering project teams for the design of new oil and gas pipelines. Chris is also experienced in computerized hydraulic modeling to identify potential failures in existing pipelines. During his undergraduate studies, Chris developed a bearing test stand with the National Renewable Energy Lab to analyze performance issues for wind turbine bearings.

Chris is also committed to community service. His pro bono practice includes assisting military veterans and prosecuting patent applications pro bono for technologies to help people with disabilities.

Et Cetera

  • Served as president of the Student Intellectual Property Society at the College William and Mary School of Law, 2016-2017.
  • Served as the Science and Technology co-chair on the College of William and Mary Steering Committee on Sustainability, 2016-2017.
  • “Small Can Be Inventive: The Patentability of Nanoscale Reproductions of Macroscale Machines,” William & Mary Business Law Review, 2017.
  • Received the Award for Best Student Note, William & Mary Business Law Review, 2017.
  • Received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for the highest score in Copyright Law, 2018.

Experience

PacSec3, LLC v. CyberArk Software, Inc.

Successfully defended CyberArk Software, Inc. in a patent suit, securing an early dismissal without any monetary payment to PacSec3, LLC and without the need for any motion to dismiss or answer.

4:24-cv-05008, S.D. Tex., Judge Rosenthal

FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. v. Roambee Corporation

Representing FedEx Corporate Services in six-patent infringement lawsuit against competitor Roambee related to FedEx's SenseAware products and services.

1:21-cv-00175, D. Del., Judge Connolly

NICE Ltd. et al v. CallMiner Inc.

Counsel in patent infringement suit involving 17 patents on speech analytics and corresponding inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. The case was dismissed following a settlement.

1:18-cv-02024, D. Del., Judges Andrews, Fallon
IPR2020-00616, -00578, -00272, -00271, -00270, -00245, -00221, -00220, PTAB, Judges Arbes, Belisle, Kenny, Margolies, McMillin, McShane, Moore, Turner, White

Insights

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Affirms § 102(b) Invalidity; Source Code Commands Are Not Hearsay Federal Circuit Affirms § 102(b) Invalidity; Source Code Commands Are Not Hearsay

May 14, 2026

Federal Circuit IP Blog

When “and” and “e.g.” Matter: Federal Circuit Revives VLSI vs. Intel Case When “and” and “e.g.” Matter: Federal Circuit Revives VLSI vs. Intel Case

May 14, 2026

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Affirms Noninfringement Where Expert’s Analysis of Means-Plus-Function Claim Failed to Account for Disclosed Structure Federal Circuit Affirms Noninfringement Where Expert’s Analysis of Means-Plus-Function Claim Failed to Account for Disclosed Structure

March 17, 2026

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Fast‑Forward to Ineligibility: Federal Circuit Invalidates Web‑Conferencing Patent Under § 101 Fast‑Forward to Ineligibility: Federal Circuit Invalidates Web‑Conferencing Patent Under § 101

March 10, 2026

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Reverses JMOL and Exclusion of Experts under Daubert Federal Circuit Reverses JMOL and Exclusion of Experts under Daubert

March 10, 2026

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Says PTAB’s Delay Is Not a Reviewable “Shenanigan” Under APA Federal Circuit Says PTAB’s Delay Is Not a Reviewable “Shenanigan” Under APA

February 2, 2026

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News

Award/Ranking

61 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized on the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 61 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized on the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

May 7, 2026

Media Mention

ITC Bans Infringing Drill Bit Imports After Fed. Circ. Remand ITC Bans Infringing Drill Bit Imports After Fed. Circ. Remand

December 5, 2025

Law360

Award/Ranking

Best Lawyers Recognizes 44 Finnegan Attorneys in its 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch Best Lawyers Recognizes 44 Finnegan Attorneys in its 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 21, 2025

Best Lawyers

Award/Ranking

56 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized on the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 56 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized on the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

April 24, 2025

DC Bar

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31 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 31 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers

August 15, 2024

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Press Release

32 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers

32 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers

August 17, 2023

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Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Virginia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Veterans Claims

Education

College of William & Mary
J.D., cum laude, 2018
University of Colorado, Boulder
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, cum laude, 2008

Christopher's Practices

Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
Patent Litigation and Trials
Patent Office Invalidation Proceedings
PTAB Invalidation Proceedings: IPR and PGR
Prosecution and Portfolio Management
Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Christopher's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
Electrical and Computer Technology
Nanotechnology
Consumer Goods and Services
Consumer Products
Energy
Clean Energy and Renewables
Oil and Gas
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure
Gaming
Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor Recreation
Life Sciences
Digital Health
Transportation and Logistics
Automotive and Smart Mobility Tech

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