MOVERS AND SHAKERS


Townsend from Hickman, Palermo, Truong & Becker LLP in San Jose, California.


“We are thrilled with the addition of Christian Nicholes to Kilpatrick Townsend and the Silicon Valley office,” said Bill Shaffer, managing partner of the Silicon Valley office. “Christian’s strong technical background in the legal and computer programming industries will be invaluable as we continue to grow our already strong electronics and software team in Silicon Valley.”


Nicholes earned his BS in computer science from Brigham Young University and his JD from the University of Utah College of Law. Before attending law school, Nicholes was employed as a computer programmer.


Avidity IP hires new head for pharma team


European patent and trademark firm Avidity IP has hired former chief patent counsel at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Dr Sally Mannion, to lead its pharma and nutrition team. From May 1, 2012, Mannion will also hold a business unit directorship with strategic responsibilities.


She brings to Avidity IP experience in litigation throughout Europe (including the Court of Justice of the EU) and in several other jurisdictions, EPO oppositions and other contentious practice, as well as a wealth of other IP practice and IP management skills. With her substantial biologics experience, Mannion will create a bridge between Avidity IP’s pharma and nutrition and life sciences teams.


Following her studies, Mannion joined ICI (now Astra-Zeneca) as a research fellow, transferring to the IP function in 1986. She joined the European patent department of Wyeth (then American Home Products) as a senior patent attorney in 1996, becoming director of patents and trademarks in 2006. Following the acquisition of Wyeth by Pfizer in October 2009, Mannion undertook consultancy work and then worked for Cleveland.


“Te appointment of Sally Mannion continues the growth and development of Avidity IP and demonstrates our continued commitment to providing the best possible service levels for our clients,” said Malcolm Lawrence, CEO of Avidity IP.


“As soon as I met the people at Avidity IP, with their excellent professional reputation, client focus and energetic corporate team approach to the IP market, I knew this was the place for me!” said Mannion.


She will be based principally at Avidity IP’s offices in Reading, UK.


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“MCMANUS FOCUSES HIS PRACTICE ON PATENT-BASED SECTION 337 LITIGATION BEFORE THE ITC, ALONG WITH PATENT INFRINGEMENT LITIGATION IN THE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURTS.”


Tim Mandelbaum Michael Reinert


Monika Tashman


“We are delighted to welcome such a talented group of attorneys to our growing team here in New York,” said Michael I. Slapo, office managing partner. “Tey bring an experienced perspective to our already deep IP practice and skilled team of entertainment attorneys.”


Patton Boggs bolsters IP strength Robert Hilton


Te Dallas, Texas, office of the US law firm of Patton Boggs LLP has substantially expanded its capabilities in the IP arena with the addition of four lawyers who were formerly affiliated with the Dallas office of SNR Denton.


Robert H. Johnston


Robert Hilton and Robert H. Johnston III have joined Patton Boggs as partners in the firm’s IP practice group, along with associates Megan E. Carter and


Aaron Pickell. Tis team substantially enhances the firm’s offerings in the patent prosecution, IP portfolio/asset management and IP due diligence areas.


In particular, Hilton and Johnston have extensive experience with patent prosecution issues common to medical devices, including surgical, orthopaedic and therapeutic devices. Tey also bring strong experience with oil and gas equipment, aircraſt engines and systems, railroad technology, clean energy technology, consumer products, soſtware, telecommunications, and other mechanical and electro-mechanical devices.


“We are delighted that Robert, Bob, Megan and Aaron have elected to join Patton Boggs,” noted Michelle Suarez, managing partner of Patton Boggs’s Dallas office. “Our IP practice is substantially bolstered by the diverse experience these exceptional attorneys bring to our firm and clients.”


Fox Rothschild’s New York IP practice grows


Fox Rothschild LLP has welcomed partners Tim Mandelbaum, Michael L. Reinert and Monika A. Tashman to its New York office.


Te new additions in Manhattan complement the east coast presence of practice co-chair Lori Landew and offer service synergy with Los Angeles-based practice co-chair Darrell D. Miller. Te attorneys will expand service offerings to the firm’s diverse range of entertainment industry clients.


Prior to joining Fox, Mandelbaum held his own private practice, Selverne Mandelbaum and Mintz LLP, for 16 years and also served as head of business and legal affairs for EMI Records. As an experienced IP and entertainment attorney, Mandelbaum regularly negotiates contracts and handles matters regarding copyrights, trademarks and other branding tools for his clients.


Reinert has worked with many platinum-selling artists as a private practitioner and as legal counsel to Atlantic Records, Electra Records, as vice president of business affairs at PolyGram Records, and most recently, as executive vice president of business and legal affairs at the Universal Motown Republic Group of UMG Recordings, Inc.


Tashman is well versed in the ins and outs of brand development and takes a holistic approach to her clients’ business and legal affairs. She counsels multi-platform talent, child entertainers and dynamic entrepreneurs in legal and contractual issues, advocating and negotiating on her clients’ behalf, while assessing and defending against possible copyright, trademark infringement and contract claims.


Ulmer & Berne expands Chicago office


Ulmer & Berne LLP has expanded its Chicago office with the addition of Stacy A. Baim as counsel in the firm’s IP and technology group. She joins Ulmer & Berne from Jones Day.


Stacy A. Baim Baim focuses her practice on


a range of IP matters, including litigation and transactional matters. She works with clients to manage their IP assets, including patents,


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