Finnegan Partner Don Dunner Receives 2016 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Federal Circuit

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April 11, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC—Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP partner Donald R. Dunner has been named the recipient of the 2016 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Federal Circuit. The prestigious award recognizes a lawyer or judge whose life and practice display genuine character, unquestioned integrity, and dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession and the rule of law.

Mr. Dunner has had a distinguished career in intellectual property law. He played a major part in the establishment of the Federal Circuit, and has argued more Federal Circuit cases than any other litigator in the United States. He has led numerous cases in federal district courts and is best known for his appellate practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and its predecessor court, the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals. He has also argued before the Supreme Court of the United States.

"Don’s passion and contribution to the profession are remarkable," said Finnegan managing partner James B. Monroe. "Don is a true luminary within the field of intellectual property law, and it is rewarding to see all of his efforts recognized."

Mr. Dunner will also be recognized at the American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence Dinner held at the Supreme Court in November.
 
About the American Inns of Court
The American Inns of Court, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, fosters excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility, and legal skills. The organization’s membership includes more than 30,000 federal, state, and local judges; lawyers; law professors; and law students in more than 384 chapters nationwide and more than 100,000 alumni members.

Contacts
James B. Monroe, Managing Partner 
james.monroe@finnegan.com

About Finnegan
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is one of the largest IP law firms in the world. From offices in Atlanta, Boston, London, Palo Alto, Reston, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, and Washington, DC, the firm practices all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues related to European patents and trade marks, international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust, and unfair competition. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.finnegan.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.