Associate
Devan Knapp focuses on patent litigation and prosecution in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. He has technical experience with pharmaceutical and drug manufacturing.
Devan has experience assisting with district court litigation matters and prosecuting patents before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). As a summer extern with the USPTO, he gained insight into the patent application review system.
While attending law school, Devan served as research editor on the Georgia State University Law Review’s executive board. His work as a summer associate at Finnegan included researching patent and trademark issues as well as assisting with pro bono cases.
During Devan’s undergraduate studies, he interned for two globally recognized pharmaceutical companies, gaining insight about drug development and manufacturing. Devan was also a captain of the university’s lacrosse team.
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Lexeo Therapeutics, Inc., et al.
Represented Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in district court litigation involving claims of trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract against individual and corporate defendants and relating to complex treatments for genetic disorders. Successfully opposed motion to dismiss key claims and obtained settlement with all defendants following completion of fact discovery.
1:23-cv-09000, S.D.N.Y., Judges Castel, Aaron
At the PTAB Blog
Don’t You Forget About Me: Petitioner’s Failure to Specifically Demonstrate Material Error Leads to Denial Under § 325(d) Don’t You Forget About Me: Petitioner’s Failure to Specifically Demonstrate Material Error Leads to Denial Under § 325(d)
September 22, 2025
Federal Circuit IP Blog
Federal Circuit Transfers Case Where an Issue of Federal Patent Law Was Not Necessarily Raised Federal Circuit Transfers Case Where an Issue of Federal Patent Law Was Not Necessarily Raised
August 1, 2025
Federal Circuit IP Blog
Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – July 2025 Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – July 2025
July 7, 2025
Federal Circuit IP Blog
Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – May 2025 Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – May 2025
May 5, 2025
Federal Circuit IP Blog
Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – April 2025 Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – April 2025
April 7, 2025
Commentary
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June 24, 2026
Law360Press Release
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June 23, 2026
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
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