Connor M. McGregor

Associate

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Connor M. McGregor

Associate

+1 202 408 4363 +1 202 408 4363
connor.mcgregor@finnegan.com connor.mcgregor@finnegan.com

901 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001-4413

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Connor McGregor litigates complex patent cases in U.S. district courts, from inception through trial, as well as through arbitration proceedings. He applies technical fluency and industry experience to matters across a wide range of technologies, leveraging his background in structural and construction engineering.

Connor handles all phases of litigation, including fact and expert discovery, claim construction, dispositive motions, trial preparation, and trial. His experience drafting and prosecuting patents complements his litigation practice.

In law school, Connor was a student attorney for the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic, helping inventors and startup businesses build foundational IP and understand the value in securing protections. Prior to his legal career, Connor worked in the construction industry, focusing on heavy civil design and construction engineering.

Connor is dedicated to his pro bono practice. His work includes assisting with obtaining asylum for refugees.

Et Cetera

Recipient, Litigation and Advocacy Award, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 2020.
Member, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Moot Court Board, 2019-2020.
Staff editor, The Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender & Class, 2018-2020.
Member, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, 2018-2020.
Judicial intern, for the Honorable Richard D. Bennett, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 2018.
Participant, Intellectual Property Law Clinic, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 2018.

Experience

Representing defendant Corteva in a Delaware state court action for breach of contract arising out of a patent cross-license agreement relating to Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation and transgenic seeds.

N22C-07-168, Delaware Superior Court, Complex Commercial Litigation Division

Representing plaintiff Corteva Agriscience in a district court patent infringement litigation involving transgenic plants and plant cells that produce enzymes conferring herbicide resistance.

1:22-cv-01046, D. Del., Judge Williams

Represented Tetra Tech Inc. in a patent infringement suit related to computer vision-based railway track inspection.

2:21-cv-01289-MCS-MAA, C.D. Cal., Judge Scarsi

Insights

Articles

A Beginner’s Guide to NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Rights A Beginner’s Guide to NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Rights

Spring 2024

American Bar Association - Entertainment and Sports Lawyer

Podcasts

Getting to the Courtroom: Gaining Trial Experience as a Junior Associate Podcast Series - Connor McGregor Getting to the Courtroom: Gaining Trial Experience as a Junior Associate Podcast Series - Connor McGregor

August 29, 2023

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Articles

Marketing with the Stars of March: NCAA Athletes and the New ‘NIL’ Policy Marketing with the Stars of March: NCAA Athletes and the New ‘NIL’ Policy

March 30, 2022

IPWatchdog

Articles

Golf: The Importance of a Strong (IP) Approach Game Golf: The Importance of a Strong (IP) Approach Game

November 5, 2021

Sports Litigation Alert

At the PTAB Blog

In Rare Sua Sponte Order, PTAB Finds Using a Trademark Could Render Claim Indefinite

March 17, 2021

Articles

Rule Changes at the USPTO Rule Changes at the USPTO

March 2021

CIPA Journal

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

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

Award/Ranking

60 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

May 15, 2024

Award/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

46 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 46 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

June 3, 2022

Admissions and Education

Admissions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
District of Columbia

Education

University of Maryland School of Law: J.D., cum laude, 2020

Gonzaga University: B.S., Civil Engineering, 2014

Connor's Practices

Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials: Patent Litigation and Trials; Trademark Litigation and Trials
Prosecution and Portfolio Management: Opinions and Counseling; Patent Drafting and Prosecution
Trademark and Brand Management: Trademark Litigation and Trials

Connor's Industries

Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials: Manufacturing
Communications: Financial Services and Business Systems
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure: Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor Recreation