⾺宗聖律師為⾶翰台北辦公室的主持律師,擅⻑以最有效率、和最符合成本效益的⽅式解決客⼾⾯臨的智財問題。獲得智慧資產管理雜誌 (IAM) 評選為台灣智財訴訟與交易業務⾸席律師,以及頂尖的智財策略專家。服務的客戶包括知名跨國企業與⼩型新創公司。
⾺律師代表客⼾處理美國地院與國際貿易委員會(ITC)受理之專利及營業秘密訴訟案。相關的訴訟經驗包括向法院提出請求之答辯,以及多起案件攻防⾄審判開庭的階段。承接的案⼦還包括美國專利商標局(USPTO)受理的多⽅覆審、再審查、和⼲擾/牴觸審查案。⾺律師也為客⼾提供⾮對抗性案件的諮詢,包括出具可⾃由實施和可專利性之意⾒書,協助客⼾建制有⽤和有價值的專利組合。
⾺律師協助客⼾在高風險的專利授權談判案件上獲得有利的成果,牽涉的專利數量,從若⼲件專利到數千件的專利組合都有。擷取其訴訟和授權之經驗,⾺律師也就其它態樣的專利案件提供諮詢,包括如何策略性地建制專利組合,以及提供可⾃由實施,具可專利性,不侵權,與無效的意⾒書。被智財管理 (MIP) 評為專利之星 。
⾺律師服務之客⼾群涵蓋化學、電⼦、與機械之各新創技術領域,舉凡孩童安全與愉樂⽤品及⾃⾏⾞零件,到聚丙烯組合物和⽯油產品的製造,以及無線通訊裝置、發光⼆極體、光感測器、液晶顯⽰器、積體電路設計、和無⼈機。
⾺律師定期針對專利法之議題授課演講及撰寫⽂章。在美國、台灣、與中國舉辦之⾼階智財權法研討會中演講,或參與座談會之討論。加⼊⾶翰之前,⾺律師曾為美國聯邦巡迴上訴法院法官 Richard Linn 之實習⽣。法界執業前,曾任職於美國雪佛⿓產品公司,擔任製程⼯程師。
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
5:17-cv-02724, E.D. Pa., Judge Leeson
1:13-cv-01114, N.D. Ga., Judges Forrester, Ross, Thrash, Higgins
2:16-cv-00365, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
337-TA-837, ITC, Judge Shaw
337-TA-772, ITC, Judge Rogers
2:11-cv-03397, N.D. Cal., Judges Bernal, Fitzgerald, Nguyen, Zarefsky
18-1313, Fed. Cir.
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
3:13-cv-00712, W.D. Wis., Judge Crocker
2:10-cv-07618, E.D. Pa., Judge Dalzell
6:10-cv-00597, E.D. Tex., Judge Davis
6:10-cv-00068, E.D. Tex., Judges Davis, Love
1:10-cv-08291, N.D. Ill., Judges Der-Yeghiayan, Tharp
1:05-cv-00064, D. Utah, Judges Nuffer, Stewart
3:07-cv-0605, N.D. Cal., Judges Patel, Zimmerman
2:21-cv-00318, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
337-TA-1336, ITC, Judge Bhattacharyya
2:22-cv-00352, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
Bell Northern Research, LLC v. MediaTek Inc. et al.
337-TA-1367, ITC, Judge Moore
2:23-cv-10783, C.D. Cal., Judges Anelle-Rocha, Eick
IPR2023-01414, PTAB, Judges Abraham, Cass, Hamann
337-TA-1336, ITC, Judge Bhattacharyya
2:22-cv-00352, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
NXP USA Inc. v. MediaTek, Inc. et al.
2:21-cv-00318, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
Si-Flash Drives, LLC v. ADATA Technology (USA) Co., Ltd.
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
Britax Child Safety, Inc. v. Nuna International BV et al.
5:17-cv-02724, E.D. Pa., Judge Leeson
Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd. v. Kids II, Inc.
1:13-cv-01114, N.D. Ga., Judges Forrester, Ross, Thrash, Higgins
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“‘Ma is a proven leader in managing complex patent litigation across multiple jurisdictions, guiding clients through high-stakes cases in the US, Germany, and the UPC with exceptional skill and strategic vision.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"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."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“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.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“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.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Gary Ma is a polished counsellor and litigation extraordinaire with a firm grasp of both U.S. and EU law.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Managing partner and patent law lecturer Gary Ma maneuvers with agility in both contentious and transactional settings, especially in relation to electronic technologies."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Gary Ma...is a stalwart anchor of the Taiwan practice."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Gary Ma is a strategically gifted and commercially sound lawyer whose sage advice in infringement settings is instrumental to clients of any hue.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“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.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“‘Ma is a proven leader in managing complex patent litigation across multiple jurisdictions, guiding clients through high-stakes cases in the US, Germany, and the UPC with exceptional skill and strategic vision.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"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."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“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.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“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.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Gary Ma is a polished counsellor and litigation extraordinaire with a firm grasp of both U.S. and EU law.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Managing partner and patent law lecturer Gary Ma maneuvers with agility in both contentious and transactional settings, especially in relation to electronic technologies."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Gary Ma...is a stalwart anchor of the Taiwan practice."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Gary Ma is a strategically gifted and commercially sound lawyer whose sage advice in infringement settings is instrumental to clients of any hue.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“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.’”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
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Finnegan Earns Top Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide; Nearly 60 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Earns Top Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide; Nearly 60 Attorneys Ranked
May 28, 2026
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50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000 50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000
June 2, 2025
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Finnegan Remains a Top Tier Firm in the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings Finnegan Remains a Top Tier Firm in the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings
May 30, 2025
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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
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46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000 46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000
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