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Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent Trial and Appeal Board

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Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent Trial and Appeal Board - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP is a strong patent litigation boutique formed by a group of leading former big law IP attorneys. The firm houses substantial expertise in all forms of complex patent disputes, particularly those involving PTAB proceedings, and counts major life sciences and tech firms amongst its clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP served as lead counsel for Novo Nordisk in a series of patent cases involving drug franchises such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus.

Strengths

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  • The firm is cutting edge and creative, and can handle both IP litigation and strategy.

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  • The lawyers at Groombridge, Wu are super talented writers and litigators.

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  • The lawyers at Groombridge, Wu have super sharp legal acumen and the ability to be creative in litigation strategies.

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  • Groombridge, Wu has excellent legal skills and a sound understanding of technical subject matters.

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  • Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone has a seasoned and deep litigation team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Megan Raymond
    Band 1Megan Raymond

    Megan Raymond

    Megan Raymond is a leading practitioner in post-grant proceedings before PTAB. She is particularly well regarded for her mixed tech and life sciences practice, and is instructed by household name clients for critical IPR proceedings.

    • Megan is a very dedicated professional. She is incredibly hardworking and goes above and beyond to provide a good outcome.

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    • Megan's strengths are her ability to build a tactical relationship and conduct practical research.

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    • Megan Raymond is a sharp and thorough PTAB expert.

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  • Band 1Nicholas Groombridge
    Band 1Nicholas Groombridge

    Nicholas Groombridge

    Nicholas Groombridge is a leading patent litigator with a depth of expertise across the most complex of life sciences IP disputes, including those relating to biotech, medical devices and drug patents.
    • Nick is a sharp and amazingly well-rounded litigator with decades of industry experience.

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    • Nick has deep experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation and extensive knowledge of the courts and the various players.

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    • Nick knows the law exceptionally well. He has an amazing memory for every case, and he can very quickly pull up a case in his mind.

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  • Band 1Steven Baughman
    Band 1Steven Baughman

    Steven Baughman

    Steven Baughman is an experienced patent litigator with substantial expertise in complex PTAB proceedings. He has particular experience in high stakes IPR for leading life sciences clients.

    • Steve knows all the tricks and, when he talks, people should listen. He's a sage and such an intellectual.

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    • Steven's strengths are his ability to delegate and strategize.

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    • Steven Baughman is 100% committed to addressing client needs. He is engaging and quick to understand every issue. He is a very seasoned practitioner.

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  • Band 4Eric Alan Stone
    Band 4Eric Alan Stone

    Eric Alan Stone

    Eric Alan Stone is an adept trial litigator who commended for his strong life sciences IP practice. His expertise spans pharma, biotech and medical devices and he regularly represents major clients in infringement suits.

    • Eric is an excellent oral advocate, who is good at explaining very technical details to the client and court.

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    • Eric Stone pulls on his general experience as a strong litigator and thinks about things in a multifaceted way.

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    • Eric is an excellent trial lawyer. He leads the team to favorable resolutions for the client and demonstrates integrity and dedication along the way.

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