Finnegan’s Don Dunner Named a 2016 Intellectual Property Trailblazer by National Law Journal

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May 31, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC—The National Law Journal has named Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP partner Donald R. Dunner to its second annual list of “Intellectual Property Trailblazers.” The award recognizes top attorneys whose achievements and unwavering dedication to the field have influenced the practice of intellectual property law.

Mr. Dunner, who is regarded as the “honorary dean of the patent bar,” has worked across all phases of patent law, including prosecution, licensing, litigation, validity and infringement studies, and counseling. Mr. Dunner has had significant success overturning verdicts handed down by lower district courts, and has earned the reputation of being one of the finest litigators in the country. Having litigated numerous cases in federal district courts, Mr. Dunner is best known for his appellate practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which he helped establish. In speaking to one of his most notable achievements, Dunner said, “When the court was formed, I was named chair of the Advisory Board for the first 10 years. It’s been a significant part of my life. I’ve argued more than 180 appeals in front of that court and its predecessor court, the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (CCPA).”

In addition to maintaining an active practice, Mr. Dunner serves as an adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Law, teaching a course on Federal Circuit practice. 

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

About The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal provides in-depth coverage of the issues that mean the most to private practitioners, judges, corporate lawyers, government attorneys, and other members of the legal community. The publication covers federal and state court litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court, legislative issues, verdicts, legal trend analyses, and opinions from industry experts.

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.

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