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Douglas J Kline

Douglas J Kline

USA 2026

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Doug Kline, a senior partner in Goodwin's Intellectual Property Litigation practice, has more than 30 years of experience representing technology and life science companies involved in intellectual property litigation and other high stakes cases. He has served as lead trial counsel in intellectual property cases throughout the United States, including at the International Trade Commission, and he has tried many cases to verdicts. In addition, he has represented clients in reexamination proceedings, both ex parte and inter partes, and argued before the Patent and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Doug has argued frequently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and has briefed or argued cases in other courts of appeal, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He has extensive experience representing clients in arbitration and other private alternative dispute resolution processes. He regularly advises companies, investors and underwriters on IP issues and infringement risks related to enterprise transactions and works with clients to coordinate global patent enforcement and defense strategies.

Personal

JD, Suffolk University Law School 1990 (magna cum laude); BS, Tufts University 1984

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property - Massachusetts

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Douglas Kline is a successful trial lawyer, with considerable expertise in the telecommunications and life sciences sectors.

Strengths

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  • Douglas is an experienced patent litigator with an unparalleled understanding of the relevant field. He is thoughtful, calm and insightful in his approach and legal guidance.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the USA
  • Douglas is a highly trial lawyer who uses a team approach to trial advocacy in an exceptionally skilled manner.

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