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Emma L. Capitanelli
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  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
+1 202 408 4431
emma.capitanelli@finnegan.com emma.capitanelli@finnegan.com

Emma L. Capitanelli

Associate

  • +1 202 408 4431 +1 202 408 4431
  • emma.capitanelli@finnegan.com emma.capitanelli@finnegan.com
  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
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Emma Capitanelli focuses on district court and appellate litigation as well as counseling matters across the chemical field, including pharmaceuticals, energy technologies, and manufacturing.

Emma served for two semesters as a student law clerk at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for the Honorable Eleni M. Roumel. She conducted legal research and edited and drafted opinions for cases involving patents, bid protests, and government contracts. Emma also worked at Finnegan as a summer associate, assisting in counseling matters and all stages of litigation in federal district and circuit courts. 


During Emma’s externship at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), she researched and drafted memorandum related to trademark, copyright, and privacy matters. Throughout law school, Emma was an active member of the Moot Court Board and competed at the American Bar Association (ABA) National Moot Court Competition.


Emma is committed to her pro bono practice, which includes representing honorably discharged veterans as well as clients seeking asylum.
 

Et Cetera

  • Senior Notes Editor, George Mason Law Review, 2023-2024.
  • Student Commencement Speaker, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, 2024.
  • Intern, Honorable Eleni M. Roumel, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2024.
  • Award, National Champion in Informative Speaking, American Forensic Association National Speech Tournament (AFA-NST), 2021.
  • Award, Academic All-American Team, American Forensic Association National Speech Tournament (AFA-NST) 2021.

Insights

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Affirms District Court’s Invalidation of Patents Because Inventorship Could Not Be Corrected Without Giving All Inventors Notice and an Opportunity to Be Heard Federal Circuit Affirms District Court’s Invalidation of Patents Because Inventorship Could Not Be Corrected Without Giving All Inventors Notice and an Opportunity to Be Heard

April 22, 2026

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Denies Presumption of Obviousness in Affirming Validity of Loading Dose Regimen Patent Federal Circuit Denies Presumption of Obviousness in Affirming Validity of Loading Dose Regimen Patent

August 11, 2025

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Refuses to Consider Claim Construction Issue Sua Sponte and Affirms Finding of Non-Infringement Federal Circuit Refuses to Consider Claim Construction Issue Sua Sponte and Affirms Finding of Non-Infringement

August 11, 2025

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB’s Unpatentability Finding on Sterilization Products Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB’s Unpatentability Finding on Sterilization Products

May 28, 2025

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – February 2025 Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – February 2025

February 5, 2025

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – December 2024 Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – December 2024

December 2, 2024

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

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Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • District of Columbia

Education

Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
J.D., 2024
University of Alabama
B.S., Chemical Engineering, summa cum laude, 2021

Emma's Practices

Appeals, Issues, and Legal Strategy
Federal Circuit and Supreme Court Appeals
Diligence, Licensing, and Opinions
Licensing, Pooling, and Other Transactions
Opinions and Counseling
Privacy
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
Branded Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) Litigation and Trials
Patent Litigation and Trials
Trade Secrets
Prosecution and Portfolio Management
Copyright
Patent Drafting and Prosecution
Trademark Counseling and Prosecution

Emma's Industries

Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials
Chemical
Manufacturing
Energy
Clean Energy and Renewables
Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical
Transportation and Logistics
Automotive and Smart Mobility Tech

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