Associate
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.
PacSec3, LLC v. CyberArk Software, Inc.
4:24-cv-05008, S.D. Tex., Judge Rosenthal
FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. v. Roambee Corporation
1:21-cv-00175, D. Del., Judge Connolly
NICE Ltd. et al v. CallMiner Inc.
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
Federal Circuit IP Blog
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Federal Circuit IP Blog
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Federal Circuit IP Blog
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Federal Circuit IP Blog
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Federal Circuit IP Blog
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February 2, 2026
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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
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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
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