Kathleen C. Galleher

Associate

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Kathleen C. Galleher

Associate

+1 571 203 2448 +1 571 203 2448
kathleen.galleher@finnegan.com kathleen.galleher@finnegan.com

1875 Explorer Street
Suite 800
Reston, VA 20190-6023

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Kathleen Galleher focuses on patent prosecution and litigation across the mechanical and electrical arts. Her practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications for a range of technologies, including water treatment, sporting goods, consumer products, cybersecurity, and financial services and business systems.

Prior to joining Finnegan, Kathleen worked as an engineer in the construction industry, developing expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. During her time in the industry, she estimated and purchased electrical and low voltage systems for a variety of large-scale projects. She later managed an electrical subcontractor during construction of a mixed-use office and retail development.

Experience

Representing Aerin Medical Inc. and The Foundry, LLC in a patent infringement case involving medical devices for treating nasal airways. Finnegan is also representing patent owners Aerin Medical Inc. and The Foundry, LLC in a series of inter partes review (IPR) challenges to the asserted patents.

1:23-cv-00756, D. Del., Judge Hall
IPR2024-00275, -00276, -00277, -00278, -00279, -00280, -00282, -00669, PTAB

Insights

Articles

Prosecution History Estoppel: Navigating Limits on Equivalents in Patent Litigation Prosecution History Estoppel: Navigating Limits on Equivalents in Patent Litigation

March/April 2026

IP Litigator

Articles

Applying Collateral Estoppel between District Courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Applying Collateral Estoppel between District Courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

September/October 2025

IP Litigator

Articles

IPR Estoppel Based on System Prior Art IPR Estoppel Based on System Prior Art

March/April 2025

IP Litigator

Articles

Standard Essential Patents in the Unified Patent Court Standard Essential Patents in the Unified Patent Court

May/June 2024

IP Litigator

Articles

Injunctive Relief for Standard Essential Patents in International Jurisdictions Injunctive Relief for Standard Essential Patents in International Jurisdictions

March/April 2024

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – February 2024 Spotlight on Upcoming Oral Arguments – February 2024

February 2, 2024

Admissions and Education

Admissions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Virginia

Education

American University, Washington College of Law: J.D., summa cum laude, 2023

University of Virginia: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 2017

Kathleen'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: Appeals to the PTAB; Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Kathleen's Industries

Communications: Financial Services and Business Systems
Consumer Goods and Services: Consumer Products
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure: Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor Recreation