Devon Beane Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Il

I am an intellectual property lawyer concentrating my practice on patent litigation, appellate litigation, post-grant practice at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, patent licensing, and client counseling. My patent litigation experience includes arguing Markman issues and summary judgment motions, taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions, drafting motion papers, counseling clients on discovery best practices, and trial and post-trial proceedings. I have also been involved in all phases of Federal Circuit appeals, including initial filings, motion practice, substantive briefs, en banc proceedings, and hearing preparation.My patent litigation matters include cases in district courts across the country, in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and in the International Trade Commission, both supporting and in defense of charges of patent infringement. My patent litigation experience spans a diverse set of technologies, including in the fields of medical devices, chemical processes, stem cell technology, power generation, wireless services, vehicle tracking devices, oil and gas, automotive parts, and pharmaceuticals.In addition to patent litigation, I have experience with complex patent licensing agreements, unfair competition and Lanham Act litigation, breach of contract claims, and employment restrictive covenant disputes. I am also actively involved in firm pro bono matters.

General Chancery Division, Cook County

Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama, the Honorable Sebastian T. Patti and the Honorable William O. Maki.

J.D.

Activities and Societies: University of Illinois Law Review; Intellectual Property Law Society; Law School Softball; CALI Award - Patent.

B.S., Chemistry

Activities and Societies: University of Illinois Synchronized Skating Team (Member, Treasurer and Choreographer); Undergraduate Patent Law.