US: Top litigator joins Crowell & Moring

On Monday, January 29, Crowell & Moring announced the addition of Dr. Brian Paul Gearing, as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group in New York. With more than a decade of experience in patent portfolio management and all stages of IP litigation.

“Brian’s impressive technical background and extensive practice experience provide a terrific complement to our IP Group and will benefit clients who are navigating IP litigation issues,” said Philip T. Inglima, chair of Crowell & Moring. “He will be a valuable asset as we build upon our presence and full-service IP capabilities in New York.”

Dr. Gearing has been trial counsel on numerous high-profile litigations that have resulted in favorable judgments and settlements for his clients, which have included several multinational technology conglomerates, a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company, an international electronics and smart appliance technology company, national retailers, and other leading-edge companies.

Potential developments regarding inter partes reviews, legislation affecting non-practicing entities and their ability to assert patent rights, antitrust claims arising from the enforcement of standard-essential patents, RICO claims in the context of IP litigation, as well as venue issues regarding patent cases, are all subjects that Dr. Gearing closely monitors for his clients.

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