马宗圣

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马宗圣

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+886 2 2712 7001 +886 2 2712 7001
gary.ma@finnegan.com gary.ma@finnegan.com

Hung Kuo Building
12D, 167 DunHua North Road
Taipei, Taiwan 105406

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查看马律师的工作范围

马宗圣律师为飞翰台北办公室的管理合伙人，擅长以最有效率、和最符合成本效益的⽅式解决客⼾⾯临的知识产权问题。被知识产权资产管理杂志 (IAM) 评选为台湾知识产权诉讼与交易业务领军律师，以及顶尖的知识产权策略专家。服务的客户包括知名跨国企业与⼩型新创公司。

马律师代表客⼾处理美国地区法院与国际贸易委员会（ITC）专利及商业秘密诉讼案。相关的诉讼经验包括向法院提出动议，以及处理多起案件的审判开庭阶段。此外还包括美国专利商标局（USPTO）受理的多⽅复审、再审查、和⼲扰/抵触审查案。马律师也为客⼾提供⾮对抗性案件的咨询，包括出具可⾃由实施和可专利性意见书，协助客⼾建立有⽤和有价值的专利组合。

马律师协助客⼾在高风险的专利授权谈判案件上获得有利的成果，涉及各类规模从若⼲件专利到数千件的专利组合。凭借其诉讼和专利许可的经验，马律师也就其它专利事务提供咨询，包括如何策略性地建立专利组合，以及提供可⾃由实施，具可专利性，不侵权，与无效的意见书。被知识产权管理 (MIP) 评为专利之星。

马律师服务的客⼾涵盖化学、电⼦、机械等各个创新技术领域，从儿童安全与娱乐⽤品及⾃⾏⾞零件，到聚丙烯组合物和⽯油产品的制造，以及无线通讯装置、发光⼆极体、光感测器、液晶显⽰器、积体电路设计、和无⼈机。

马律师定期针对专利法的议题授课演讲及撰写⽂章。在美国、台湾、与中国举办之高级知识产权法研讨会中演讲，或参与座谈会之讨论。加⼊飞翰之前，马律师曾担任美国联邦巡回上诉法院法官 Richard Linn 的实习⽣。从事法律业务之前，曾任职于美国雪佛龙产品公司，担任制程⼯程师。

经验

Defending ADATA against allegations of patent infringement directed to ADATA’s solid state drives. Case was stayed after ADATA filed two IPRs against all asserted patents, and both IPRs have been instituted by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO.

8:16-cv-02005, C.D. Cal., Judges Carney, McCormick, Staton

Defended Nuna International and Nuna Baby Essentials in patent action brought by Britax Child Safety asserting patents directed to child safety seats.

5:17-cv-02724, E.D. Pa., Judge Leeson

Representing Wonderland Nurserygoods in action to enforce its patents against Kids II’s infringing children’s playards.

1:13-cv-01114, N.D. Ga., Judges Forrester, Ross, Thrash, Higgins

Defended Getac against allegations of patent infringement directed to Getac’s tablet devices, resulting in a voluntary dismissal by plaintiff prior to Getac having to file an answer.

2:16-cv-00365, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap

Represented Realtek Semiconductor Corp. in a defensive patent suit relating to IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) wireless technology. After a full trial, the investigation concluded with the ITC finding in Realtek’s favor on non-infringement, invalidity, and complainant’s failure to prove the existence of a domestic industry, and the Federal Circuit affirmed.

337-TA-837, ITC, Judge Shaw

Represented a Korean polyimide film manufacturer in a patent infringement and unfair competition action in a district court and at the ITC.

337-TA-772, ITC, Judge Rogers
2:11-cv-03397, N.D. Cal., Judges Bernal, Fitzgerald, Nguyen, Zarefsky
18-1313, Fed. Cir.

Represented respondents in investigation involving two-way radios and related audio features, including obtaining favorable decision on new designs.

337-TA-1053, ITC, Judge McNamara

Represented Roland DG of Japan in patent infringement lawsuit over large-format printers used for making indoor/outdoor banners, displays, and signs and vehicle graphics. The case was dismissed after the parties reached a mutually agreeable settlement shortly before case was in ready for trial.

3:06-cv-02024, D. Conn., Judges Covello, Martinez

Representing Wonderland Nurserygoods in action to enforce its patent against Thorley’s infringing 4Mom’s brand of children’s playards.

2:13-cv-00387, W.D. Pa., Judge Hornak

Represented Dyaco, Spirit Manufacturing and Spirit Fitness Products in litigation and arbitration involving Johnson Health’s allegations of breach of contract and licensing agreements. After preparing and filing two IPRs and two ex parte reexaminations against multiple Johnson Health patents, the parties were able to reach a mutually agreeable resolution before any substantial proceedings took place in the arbitration and litigation.

3:13-cv-00712, W.D. Wis., Judge Crocker

Defended Children's Medical Ventures and other Philips entities against claims including trade secret misappropriation and various fraud claims related to infant heel warmer heating devices; won summary judgment dismissing the trade secret and fraud claims.

2:10-cv-07618, E.D. Pa., Judge Dalzell

Defended TTE against charges of patent infringement on its LCD TVs.

6:10-cv-00597, E.D. Tex., Judge Davis

Defended VTech against charges of patent infringement on its educational toys using optical pattern recognition; successfully transferred case from E.D. Texas to client's home forum in N.D. Illinois.

6:10-cv-00068, E.D. Tex., Judges Davis, Love
1:10-cv-08291, N.D. Ill., Judges Der-Yeghiayan, Tharp

Defended Winbond against charges of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation related to its Super I/O ICs; won summary judgment dismissing trade secret claims and obtained favorable jury verdict at trial leading to settlement.

1:05-cv-00064, D. Utah, Judges Nuffer, Stewart

Represented Coretronic against charges of patent infringement on its digital multimedia projectors.

3:07-cv-0605, N.D. Cal., Judges Patel, Zimmerman

Represented defendants MediaTek Inc. and MediaTek USA Inc. in a standard essential patent (SEP) suit relating to WiFi semiconductors. The case was successfully settled.

2:21-cv-00318, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap

Finnegan represented Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company et al. in patent litigation involving semiconductor devices. The case settled.

337-TA-1336, ITC, Judge Bhattacharyya
2:22-cv-00352, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap

Obtained favorable settlement prior to trial at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) after obtaining a finding of indefiniteness of one of three asserted patents, institution of inter partes review (IPR) of another patent, and filing an offensive case seeking damages, inter alia, in the form of attorneys’ fees for being forced to defend against Bell Northern’s assertion of patents in violation of FRAND licensing obligations.

337-TA-1367, ITC, Judge Moore
2:23-cv-10783, C.D. Cal., Judges Anelle-Rocha, Eick
IPR2023-01414, PTAB, Judges Abraham, Cass, Hamann

Finnegan represented Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company et al. in patent litigation involving semiconductor devices. The case settled.

337-TA-1336, ITC, Judge Bhattacharyya
2:22-cv-00352, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap

Represented defendants MediaTek Inc. and MediaTek USA Inc. in a standard essential patent (SEP) suit relating to WiFi semiconductors. The case was successfully settled.

2:21-cv-00318, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap

8:16-cv-02005, C.D. Cal., Judges Carney, McCormick, Staton

Defended Nuna International and Nuna Baby Essentials in patent action brought by Britax Child Safety asserting patents directed to child safety seats.

5:17-cv-02724, E.D. Pa., Judge Leeson

Representing Wonderland Nurserygoods in action to enforce its patents against Kids II’s infringing children’s playards.

1:13-cv-01114, N.D. Ga., Judges Forrester, Ross, Thrash, Higgins

专业见解

Seminar

IP Strategy at the Crossroads: Technology, Enforcement, and Contracts IP Strategy at the Crossroads: Technology, Enforcement, and Contracts

May 15, 2026

Taipei

Conference

Korea IP Forum Korea IP Forum

February 3, 2026

Seoul

Seminar

Navigating Global Patent Litigation Shifts: Strategic Insights on Emerging Trends Across the US and Europe Navigating Global Patent Litigation Shifts: Strategic Insights on Emerging Trends Across the US and Europe

December 12, 2025

Taipei

Conference

Licensing Executives Society Chinese Taipei – Annual Conference 2025 Licensing Executives Society Chinese Taipei – Annual Conference 2025

December 5, 2025

Taipei

Virtual Seminar

U.S. Patent Application & Litigation Developments U.S. Patent Application & Litigation Developments

November 14, 2025

Virtual

Seminar

U.S. Patent Application and Litigation Developments and Strategies U.S. Patent Application and Litigation Developments and Strategies

November 14, 2025

Virtual

职业奖项

"Managing partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner’s Taipei office Gary Ma comes into his own when tackling tricky IP contentious and transactional issues in a cost-efficient manner."

“Domestic companies look to [Taipei] managing partner Gary Ma and two technical specialists at Finnegan’s Taipei outpost to resolve U.S. patent disputes quickly and efficiently.”

“Finnegan’s Gary Ma is managing partner of the Taipei office where he specialises in patent and trade secret litigations before US district courts and the International Trade Commission.”

"Gary Ma is a polished counsellor and litigation extraordinaire with a firm grasp of both U.S. and EU law.”

"Managing partner and patent law lecturer Gary Ma maneuvers with agility in both contentious and transactional settings, especially in relation to electronic technologies."

"Gary Ma...is a stalwart anchor of the Taiwan practice."

“Gary Ma is a strategically gifted and commercially sound lawyer whose sage advice in infringement settings is instrumental to clients of any hue.”

“Gary Ma of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner impresses corporate executives with his ‘unusual blend of cross-sectoral technical knowledge, cultural understanding and business sense.’”

“Domestic companies look to [Taipei] managing partner Gary Ma and two technical specialists at Finnegan’s Taipei outpost to resolve U.S. patent disputes quickly and efficiently.”

“Finnegan’s Gary Ma is managing partner of the Taipei office where he specialises in patent and trade secret litigations before US district courts and the International Trade Commission.”

"Gary Ma is a polished counsellor and litigation extraordinaire with a firm grasp of both U.S. and EU law.”

"Managing partner and patent law lecturer Gary Ma maneuvers with agility in both contentious and transactional settings, especially in relation to electronic technologies."

"Gary Ma...is a stalwart anchor of the Taiwan practice."

“Gary Ma is a strategically gifted and commercially sound lawyer whose sage advice in infringement settings is instrumental to clients of any hue.”

新闻

Award/Ranking

50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000

June 2, 2025

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Award/Ranking

Finnegan Remains a Top Tier Firm in the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings

May 30, 2025

Managing Intellectual Property

Award/Ranking

Finnegan Ranks at the Top of the Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings Finnegan Ranks at the Top of the Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings

June 28, 2024

Managing Intellectual Property

Award/Ranking

46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000

June 6, 2024

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Press Release

Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked

June 30, 2023

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Press Release

45 Finnegan Attorneys Recommended by Intellectual Asset Management; Firm Continues to Be Top Ranked 45 Finnegan Attorneys Recommended by Intellectual Asset Management; Firm Continues to Be Top Ranked

July 8, 2022

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Admissions and Education

律师协会

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

U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Veterans Claims

教育背景

George Washington University Law School: J.D., 2002

University of California, Los Angeles: B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1998

语言

Chinese (Mandarin)

马律师的业务领域

尽职调查、许可和意见: 尽职调查; 自由运作意见; 许可、专利池、及其它交易; 意见及咨询
全球知识产权维权、诉讼与审判: 仲裁及其它替代性争议解决方案; 联邦巡回法院和最高法院上诉; 美国国际贸易委员会337调查与审判; 专利诉讼与审判; 审前策略; 商业秘密
专利局无效程序: 单方复审程序; 干预程序; PTAB无效程序：双方复审及授权后复审
知识产权申办及组合管理: 专利撰写与申办; 商业秘密

马律师的行业领域

电子和信息科技: 电子与计算机技术; 电子设备及其组件
化学、工业和材料: 化学
通信: 物联网（IoT）
消费品和服务业: 消费品
能源: 清洁能源与可再生能源; 石油和天然气
服务、游戏与娱乐休闲: 体育、健身及户外娱乐
生命科学: 生物技术; 医疗设备与诊断

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