Allan Soobert

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Allan M. Soobert is a first-chair litigator who focuses on patent and trade secret litigation. He represents industry leaders and major technology companies in their most-significant intellectual property cases and has successfully handled numerous high-profile disputes. He has extensive experience in all phases of complex litigation, having litigated cases before trial and appellate courts across the United States as well as before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Among his achievements, Allan was counsel for eBay in the landmark eBay v. MercExchange case, representing eBay from initial filing in the district court though its victory in the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court’s ruling favorably changed the standard for injunctive relief in all patent cases.

Allan has been repeatedly recognized as a leading IP litigator by Chambers USA, Legal 500, IP Stars, IAM Patent 1000, Lawdragon and Super Lawyers, among others. In these publications, clients have commended him as:

“A creative thinker” with a “talent for handling the most complex IP disputes.”

"A rock star for patent litigation. Knowledgeable, efficient, and easy to work with."

"A very skilled patent litigator with strong technical expertise. He has good courtroom presence and excellent client focus."

"A very solid trial attorney and a very good case manager. He knows how to develop a case as well."

“An experienced and savvy litigator. He has broad expertise and offers great value in significant cases through his smart strategic thinking.”

"A great writer and advocate, and also very enjoyable to work with."

“Extremely hard-working, responsive and reliable, and he understands the needs of the client."

Personal

George Washington University Law School, LL.M., (highest honors)

University of New Hampshire School of Law, J.D., (Editor, IDEA: The Journal of Law and Technology)

George Mason University, M.S.E.E.

Pennsylvania State University, B.S.E.E.