Patrick J. Coyne
Partner
Patrick Coyne understands the importance of effective intellectual property strategy in today's competitive business environment. He helps clients develop effective IP development and litigation strategies to secure and maintain the gains they make for their businesses and to support their business goals. Patrick is currently serving as the president of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), a national bar association of intellectual property professionals. He is also serving as president of the Federal Circuit Historical Society and previously served as president of the Federal Circuit Bar Association.
Experience
BTG International, Inc. v. Microsoft Corp.
Secured favorable settlements of BTG's infringement claims.
5:04-cv-02927, 5:04-cv-02928, N.D. Cal., Judges Lloyd, Ware, Zimmerman
BTG International, Ltd. v. Zimmer Holdings
Secured favorable settlements of BTG's infringement claims.
1:04-cv-00085, D. Del., Judge Sleet
FMC v. Tianda Airport Support, Inc.*
Secured preliminary injunction and 10-year worldwide permanent injunction protecting FMC's Jetway® passenger boarding bridges.
98-cv-01007, S.D. Tex., Judge Hughes
CAP. 143A, American Arbitration Association (AAA)
LG Electronics v. Iridian Technologies
2:04-cv-00391, D.N.J., Judges Arleo, Wigenton
Jacobs Vehicle Equip v. Pacific Diesel Brake Co.*
3:93-cv-01093, D. Conn., Judge Chatigny
InterDigital Communications Corp. v. Nokia; 3G Mobile Handsets and Components Thereof
10-1093, Fed. Cir., Judges Newman, Mayer, Bryson
337-TA-613, ITC, Judges Essex, Luckern
News
Commentary
‘Bad Spaniels’ Toy ‘Hall Pass’ Pits Trademarks, First Amendment
November 28, 2022
Bloomberg LawCommentary
March 21, 2022
Law.comCommentary
New AIPLA Chief Will Prioritize Diversity and Content Access
October 28, 2021
Managing Intellectual PropertyProfessional Activities
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
(president, 2021-present; president-elect, 2020-2021; first vice-president, 2019-2020; second vice-president, 2018-2019; Board of Directors, 2014-2017) - American Intellectual Property Law Association: IP Practice in China Committee
(co-vice chair, 2012-2014) - American Intellectual Property Law Association: Special Committee on Legislation
(chair, 2012-2014; vice-chair, 2011-2012) - American Intellectual Property Law Association: Amicus Committee
(chair, 2008-2010; vice-chair, 2006-2008) - American Intellectual Property Law Association: Antitrust Law Committee
(chair, 2005-2006; vice-chair, 2003-2005) - Federal Circuit Bar Association
(president, 2013-2014; president-elect, 2012-2013; vice-president, 2011-2012; treasurer, 2010-2011; secretary, 2009-2010; Board of Governors, 2006-present) - Federal Circuit Bar Association: Patent Litigation Committee
(chair, 2005-2006) - Federal Circuit Historical Society
(president, 2019-present; vice president, 2017-2019; Board of Trustees) - Giles S. Rich American Inn of Court (master)
- American Bar Association: Section of Intellectual Property Law
- National Conference of Scientists and Lawyers (AAAS ABA)
(American Bar Association appointed member, 2019-present) - D.C. Bar
(vice-chair, CLE Committee, 2020-present)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
- University of Virginia
- J.D., 1982
- University of Virginia
- B.S.C.E., with high distinction, 1979
Clerkships
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, Hon. Edward S. Smith
Patrick's Practices
- Enforcement and Litigation
- Antitrust and Misuse
- Appeals
- Arbitration and Other ADR
- Copyright
- ITC Section 337 Investigations
- Patent Litigation
- Pretrial Strategies
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations
- Patent Invalidation Proceedings
- Interferences
- Patent Reexaminations
- PTAB Post-Grant Review: IPR, PGR, and CBM
- Portfolio and Market Strategy
- Appeals to the PTAB
- Copyright
- Due Diligence
- IP Portfolio Management
- Licensing, Pooling, and Other Transactions
- Opinions and Counseling
- Patent Mining and Mapping
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Reexaminations
- Patent Reissues
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark and Brand Management
- Copyright
- Counterfeiting/Gray Market Goods
- Trademark Counseling and Prosecution
- Trademark Litigation
Patrick's Industries
- Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials
- Chemical
- Manufacturing
- Communications
- Financial Services and Business Systems
- Consumer Goods and Services
- Consumer Products
- Electronics and Information Technology
- Electrical and Computer Technology
- Electronic Devices and Components
- Robotics
- Energy
- Clean Energy and Renewables
- Oil and Gas
- Transportation and Logistics
- Aerospace, Aviation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)