Brian T. Apel
OUR TEAM -Brian is a litigator, focusing his intellectual-property practice on patent litigation. He has experience in all stages of litigation from pre-suit diligence and claim construction to trials and appeals. Outside
Brian is a litigator, focusing his intellectual-property practice on patent litigation. He has experience in all stages of litigation from pre-suit diligence and claim construction to trials and appeals. Outside
Kirk helps companies around the world tackle complex intellectual property challenges, from high-stakes patent prosecution and litigation to strategic portfolio development, cross-border licensing, and maximizing IP value. Kirk began his
Michelle focuses on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications, patent portfolio development and post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Michelle has experience in
Daniel is dedicated to helping clients with a variety of patent legal services ranging from patent prosecution, PTAB post-grant proceedings, due diligence, and infringement and invalidity opinions. Daniel has both
Companies that rely on innovation and technology as a major part of their business invest an immense amount of time and capital in their technology and branding to bring products
As a patent prosecutor, litigator, and former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiner, Justin Philpott has unique insight to recognize and obtain strong patents for clients. Specializing in intellectual property
Chris focuses his practice on patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright and trade secret litigation. He is experienced in all aspects of trial preparation, including pretrial investigations, preparing complaints and answers,
Wayne’s practice focuses on patent prosecution and counseling, including the evaluation of patent infringement and validity issues. He also offers significant experience with preparing and prosecuting patent applications in various
Fred has more than 25 years of experience handling intellectual property matters in primarily the cable, telephony, solar, satellite, Internet, electronic program guide, LTE, and automotive industries. Fred has served
Timothy C. Meece, a distinguished attorney at Banner & Witcoff, Ltd., brings over 30 years of experience litigating and trying complex intellectual property cases, including patents, antitrust violations based on