MOVERS AND SHAKERS
MOVERS AND SHAKERS ITC lawyers join Duane Morris Michael G. McManus
Michael G. McManus and Rodney R. Sweetland III have joined Duane Morris LLP IP practice group as partners in its Washington, DC offi ce. T eir arrival further bolsters Duane Morris’s IP practice group,
in particular with respect to complex patent infringement cases before the International Trade Commission (ITC), which they will co-lead. T ey join Duane Morris from McKool Smith, where they were the founders of that fi rm’s DC offi ce.
McManus focuses his practice on patent-based Section 337 litigation before the ITC, along with patent infringement litigation in the federal district courts. McManus has also represented clients in administrative proceedings before US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Prior to starting his private practice, he was an attorney advisor with CBP.
McManus is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, ITC Trial Lawyers Association, Washington International Trade Association, Patent Lawyers Club of Washington and the Georgia Conservancy. He is admitted to practise in Washington, DC and Georgia and to practise before the US Court of International Trade and the US Patent and Trademark Offi ce.
Sweetland focuses his practice in the areas of IP and unfair trade practices litigation before the ITC and federal district courts, as well as complex commercial litigation. He also represents clients in matters involving semiconductors, lighting
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controls, optical processing and video graphic displays, among others.
Sweetland is a member of the Federal Circuit Bar Association and the ITC Trial Lawyers Association. He served in the US Army Reserve from 1988 to 2002 and is admitted to practise in Washington, DC.
Novagraaf UK strengthens patent team
Dr Peter Wilson
Intellectual property consultancy Novagraaf UK has expanded its patent team with the hire of IP expert Dr Peter Wilson. Wilson will be providing patent services to businesses in south east England, from Novagraaf ’s Norwich offi ce.
Wilson is a qualifi ed UK and European patent attorney with a decade’s experience providing IP consultancy services to the academic sector and start-up companies, specialising in life sciences, medical devices, engineering and soſt ware.
Before his training in IP law, Wilson worked as a research scientist for 16 years. He holds a BSc Hons in food processing technology and a PhD in mathematical modelling of microbial growth; he has joined Novagraaf from IP21.
At Novagraaf, Wilson will be advising clients across a wide range of technical disciplines, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, green technology and mechanical engineering.
“T e Norwich region is a major source of scientifi c research and innovation, with a
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number of world-leading academic research institutes, an important and growing technology sector, and a proven track record in the sector of green energy,” said Wilson. “I’m looking forward to working with businesses and academics in those sectors to help them to capture and protect that important innovation.”
Dr Tracey Cooke, managing director, patents at Novagraaf UK, commented: “Dr Wilson joins us at a time of important growth in Novagraaf ’s patent group. Our role is to work closely with our clients to provide solutions that will protect and maximise the value of their IP and ensure their freedom to operate in the future.
“Dr Wilson’s background and his experience providing IP training to academics and entrepreneurs makes him ideally placed to provide the support and assistance needed by our growing client base.”
Kilpatrick Townsend adds Christian Nicholes to Silicon Valley offi ce
Christian Nicholes
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP has announced the addition of attorney Christian Nicholes to its electronics and soſt ware team in the IP department. Nicholes is joining Kilpatrick Townsend’s
Silicon Valley, California, offi ce as counsel.
Nicholes concentrates his practice on patent preparation and prosecution relating to a variety of computer technologies. He joins Kilpatrick
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