Intellectual Property Litigator Paul Tripodi Joins Akin Gump in Southern California
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Mr. Tripodi brings a substantial focus on patent litigation, IP-related licensing and contract disputes, and strategic counseling
(Irvine, CA, and Los Angeles) – Akin Gump is pleased to announce that Paul D. Tripodi II has joined the firm as a partner in its intellectual property practice. Mr. Tripodi will continue to maintain strong ties to his existing practice in Los Angeles, while practicing primarily in Orange County and the firm’s Irvine office. Mr. Tripodi comes to Akin Gump from Wilson Sonsini, where he was a partner.
Mr. Tripodi’s practice focuses on intellectual property (IP) litigation, including patent litigation, IP-related licensing and contract disputes, as well as strategic patent counseling and issues relating to trade secret misappropriation. He has been involved in both bench and jury trials as well as proceedings before various international tribunals and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). In addition, Mr. Tripodi represents clients before federal district courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
“Paul will be an integral member of our firmwide intellectual property practice, adding significant depth to our presence and client offerings on the West Coast,” said Akin Gump chairperson Kim Koopersmith. “Our clients will benefit greatly from Paul’s deep and expansive experience litigating all manner of IP disputes, and I am excited to have him join us at Akin Gump.”
Mr. Tripodi has litigated patents involving a wide range of technologies, including a variety of life science and biotech matters along with a significant focus on the medical device industry and related litigation. He has also handled a number of cases on behalf of high-tech companies operating in areas such as smartphone design and operation, network adapters, graphical user interfaces, bluetooth technology and standards, integrated circuits, and video game technology, among others.
“Paul is a tremendous advocate for his clients, particularly in the courtroom, where he leverages his technical background and vast litigation experience to achieve very successful results for his clients,” said Steven D. Maslowski, head of Akin Gump’s intellectual property practice. “With his substantial experience, he will be a key part of our team, and I know that clients will benefit greatly from his counsel.”
Added Mr. Tripodi, “Akin Gump’s IP group enjoys a superb reputation for highly successful trial work, deep industry-specific knowledge, and its international reach and capabilities. This is a terrific opportunity, and I look forward to helping to build out an even-stronger IP presence for the firm in Southern California, especially in Orange County and San Diego.”
About Paul Tripodi
Mr. Tripodi had been a partner at Wilson Sonsini since 2013. Prior to that, he was a partner at another global law firm, which was preceded by his tenure in an IP-specialty practice in Orange County and Los Angeles. Mr. Tripodi is certified as a pro bono publico prosecutor on behalf of the state of California and has served as a volunteer prosecutor in a variety of criminal matters.
Mr. Tripodi received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law. He has an M.S. in chemical physics from California Institute of Technology and his B.S. in chemistry, with honors and distinction, from Pennsylvania State University.
About Akin Gump’s Intellectual Property Practice
Akin Gump’s intellectual property team represents companies, large and small, in protecting their intellectual property and defending them in intellectual property disputes. The firm’s lawyers have extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property litigation, including litigating complex patent cases in federal courts and before the ITC, and litigating trademark, copyright, trade secret and trade dress matters. Lawyers in the group also handle transactional matters involving the licensing or transfer of IP rights and counsel clients on the management of global IP portfolios. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, small businesses, universities, research foundations and government agencies.
Founded in 1945, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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