Russell W. Faegenburg is a partner in the firm.  His practice encompasses all aspects of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with particular emphasis on patent litigation.  Mr. Faegenburg has significant experience in pharmaceutical cases brought under the Hatch-Waxman Act, medical device litigation, licensing disputes and representation of electronics, communications and consumer product companies at all stages of trial and appeal.  His recent engagements have included:

• Representing a furniture design company in arbitration of a claim for unpaid royalties.  Obtained a favorable monetary settlement on behalf of the client following a ruling in the client's favor on a critical issue.

• Representing a software company in arbitration of a licensing dispute.  Obtained a favorable settlement requiring client to pay only a fraction of the licensor's demand.

• Representing a generic drug manufacturer in patent infringement litigation brought by a brand-name drug company.  Defeated motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, allowing company to sell generic alternative.

• Representing pharmaceutical company in Lanham Act litigation involving client's advertising and right to sell drug product. 

• Representing trademark holder in suits against unauthorized users of registered trademark.  Obtained favorable settlements of all suits.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Faegenburg renders opinions regarding patent infringement and validity, conducts trademark clearance studies, prosecutes trademark applications, handles opposition proceedings and provides general IP counseling to clients ranging from early-stage enterprises to large multinational corporations.