Intellectual Property Litigation

Jack Blumenfeld, Karen Jacobs, Rodger Smith, and Jeremy Tigan are among one dozen Delaware lawyers selected.

Brian Egan co-moderates the panel, “The District Court Perspective on Patent Litigation in Delaware.”

Morris Nichols has made Law360’s annual list of Delaware Regional Powerhouse law firms for the fourth year in a row.

Lawdragon500 Leading Litigators in America’s annual guide includes seven Morris Nichols partners from the firm’s corporate litigation and IP litigation practices.

The Best Lawyers in America has released its 2025 edition listing 39 attorneys from Morris Nichols. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 160,000 eligible attorneys.

Ms. Tennyson will commence her duties as Magistrate Judge on July 10, 2024.

Morris Nichols again secured a Band 1 ranking Chambers USA in four fundamental Delaware practice areas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property.

Recognized in the highest “gold” tier for Delaware IP law firms, Morris Nichols’ Intellectual Property Litigation group is described as “by far the leader… The best Delaware firm.”

Morris Nichols IP litigators Jack Blumenfeld, Karen Jacobs, and Jeremy Tigan are recognized as Delaware “IP Stars.” The firm is also listed in the highest tier for Delaware intellectual property law practices.

The 12 Morris Nichols attorneys listed in 2024 edition practice in bankruptcy, corporate litigation, intellectual property litigation, and other categories.

Morris Nichols is honored to host the Delaware-area gathering of the 2024 AIPLA Women in IP Law Global Networking Event.

Karen Jacobs and Sara Gelsinger are both recognized among the winners and finalists of The Legal Intelligencer 2024 Legal Awards.

Jack Blumenfeld and Michael Flynn are two of four Delaware lawyers selected for inclusion.

Morris Nichols again appears in Lex Machina's 2024 Patent Litigation Report among the most-active US law firms.

IP litigator Michael Flynn will join Lex Machina’s live webcast as a speaker.

The 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® ranks Morris Nichols in 20 Delaware practice areas.

Sophie Rogers Churchill will moderate the panel, “Bankruptcy: Evolution of DIP Financing Orders.”

Lawdragon500 Leading Litigators in America second annual guide includes six Morris Nichols partners from the firm’s corporate litigation and IP litigation practices.

A combination of steady work, a collaborative environment, and practices focused on Delaware statutes, caselaw, and courts have all contributed to Morris Nichols’ inclusion on Law360’s list of 2023 Regional Powerhouses. 

The Best Lawyers in America has released its 2024 edition, listing 39 attorneys from Morris Nichols. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 76,000 eligible attorneys.

The 2023 edition of IAM Patent 1000 recognizes Morris Nichols as a “gold” tier Delaware IP law firm.

Jennifer Ying will co-moderate the Friday, June 30 panel "Claim Construction – Do We Need Phillips 2.0?”

Morris Nichols is again listed in the highest tier for Delaware intellectual property law practices. IP litigators Jack Blumenfeld, Karen Jacobs, and Jeremy Tigan are recognized as Delaware “IP Stars.”

Chambers USA has again ranked Morris Nichols in Band 1 for Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property.

2023 Delaware Super Lawyers selects 11 Morris Nichols attorneys for inclusion.

Morris Nichols is again among the most active US law firms in Lex Machina’s 2023 Patent Litigation Report released today.

Jennifer Ying will speak on the “Mediating Patent and Trade Secrets Disputes” panel at a virtual summit hosted by Certified Patent Valuation Analyst.

Morris Nichols attorneys Zach Haupt and Anthony Raucci have been promoted to special counsel effective January 1, 2023.

Ten Morris Nichols lawyers have been admitted to the Delaware bar today.

Jennifer Ying will speak on the the “Litigation Trends & Forecasts” panel.

Morris Nichols was selected for inclusion in a range of Delaware business law categories including corporate law and transactions; bankruptcy and reorganizations; and M&A, IP and patent litigation.

The inaugural list of Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America includes five Morris Nichols partners from the firm’s corporate litigation and IP litigation practices.

The Best Lawyers in America has released its 2023 edition, listing 35 attorneys from Morris Nichols. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 71,000 eligible attorneys.

Morris Nichols’ collaborative culture continues to drive the firm’s inclusion on Law360’s list of 2022 Regional Powerhouses.

“Always right in the thick of patent litigation action in Delaware,” the 2022 edition of IAM Patent 1000 again recognizes Morris Nichols as a “gold” tier Delaware IP law firm.

Morris Nichols is listed in the highest tier for Delaware intellectual property law practices. IP litigators Jack Blumenfeld, Karen Jacobs, and Jeremy Tigan are recognized as Delaware “IP Stars.”

Chambers USA has again ranked Morris Nichols in Band 1 for Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property.

2022 Delaware Super Lawyers slected thirteen Morris Nichols attorneys for inclusion.

Morris Nichols again appears among the most-active law firms practicing in district court patent litigation.

Uniquely, Morris Nichols appeared on rankings for both the defendants’ and plaintiffs’ side.

IP litigator Michael Flynn will join Lex Machina's live webcast as a speaker.

ABF is one of the world’s leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law.

Morris Nichols will host a Delaware-area meeting in conjunction with the AIPLA Women in IP Law Committee’s annual Global Networking Event.

Twenty-two Morris Nichols lawyers have been admitted to the Delaware Bar today.

The 2022 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ranks Delaware law firm Morris Nichols in 25 areas.

Morris Nichols attorneys Megan Dellinger and Lauren Neal have been invited to become partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2022, and Tammy Mann will be promoted to special counsel.

IP litigation partner Jennifer Ying has been selected as one of the Delaware Business Times’ 40 Under 40 for 2021. The DBT40 recognizes the region’s dynamic leaders under age 40 who are making a difference with their intelligence, initiative, and innovation.

The Best Lawyers in America has released its 2022 edition, listing thirty-two attorneys from Morris Nichols. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 66,000 eligible attorneys.

Law360 released its list of 2021 Regional Powerhouses, once again naming Morris Nichols among the law firms excelling in the First State.

On July 21, 2021, Morris Nichols clients F’real Foods, LLC and Rich Products Corporation obtained an affirmance from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, upholding a jury verdict and pre- and post-trial rulings on patent infringement and damages against Hamilton Beach Brands and Hershey Creamery.

“A force to be reckoned with in Delaware patent litigation,” the 2021 edition of IAM Patent 1000 again ranks Morris Nichols’ intellectual property group in its highest “gold” tier for Delaware IP law firms.

Morris Nichols is ranked in the highest tier for Delaware intellectual property law practices. IP litigators Jack Blumenfeld, Karen Jacobs, and Jeremy Tigan are recognized as Delaware “IP Stars.”

Morris Nichols partner Jennifer Ying will speak on “Diversity, Inclusion & Equality in IP: The Current Landscape for Women & Minorities in IP and the Way Forward” at The Women in Law & IP Virtual Summit on June 3, 2021.

One dozen Morris Nichols attorneys have been selected for inclusion in 2021 Delaware Super Lawyers. 

The 2021 edition of Chambers USA has again ranked Morris Nichols in the top tier in four Delaware practice categories.

Morris Nichols will host our second annual Virtual Global Networking Event in conjunction with the AIPLA Women in IP Law Committee.

UIC John Marshall Law School’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy law hosts its annual IP Master Class, a comprehensive executive seminar series on critical and emerging areas of IP law.

Morris Nichols uniquely appeared on rankings for both the defendants’ and plaintiffs’ side, as it has in previous years. Partner Michael Flynn attributed the firm’s achievement to its focus on work in Delaware, serving both clients and co-counsel alike.

Morris Nichols retains its status as a top patent litigation law firm in Lex Machina’s 2021 Patent Litigation Report released today. This data-driven annual review looks at federal district court trends to glean insights into courts, judges, parties, and law firm activities.

Legal analytics pioneer Lex Machina will host a live webcast unveiling its latest 2021 Patent Litigation Report. Morris Nichols partner Michael Flynn will join as a speaker in the 30-minute session.

Morris Nichols is pleased to announce eleven law clerks employed by the firm were each issued a Certified Limited Practice License* (CLPL) by the Delaware Supreme Court this week.

Morris Nichols was selected for inclusion in a range of Delaware business law areas, listed below, as well as a national tier for “Litigation – Mergers & Acquisitions.” The rankings are based on a combination of client feedback, survey responses, and peer review.

In cooperation with the American Intellectual Property Law Association, Morris Nichols will host a virtual gathering of Delaware-area women in IP as part of the 2020 AIPLA Women in Intellectual Property Law Global Networking Event on September 30, 2020.

Thirty-one Morris Nichols attorneys were recognized in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 67,000 eligible attorneys.

IAM sources espouse, “Morris Nichols continues to represent the gold standard when it comes to patent litigation in Delaware.”

Wilmington, DE (March 27, 2020) - Yesterday, Managing Intellectual Property released the winners of its 2020 Americas Awards. Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Karen Jacobs was awarded the regional prize for “Outstanding Litigator: Delaware.” 

Wilmington, DE (December 11, 2019) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is delighted to announce sixteen attorneys associated with the firm were admitted to the Delaware bar on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

Wilmington, DE (November 1, 2019) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has been ranked in twenty-five practice areas in the 2020 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”

Wilmington, DE (September 25, 2019) - The 2020 edition of Benchmark Litigation’s guide to the leading U.S. litigation law firms again recognizes Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in the top “Highly Recommended” band for Delaware law firms. The guide notes that Morris Nichols “has established itself as one of the most respected presences in the Delaware legal market.”

Wilmington, DE (September 2, 2019) - Law360 released its list of 2019 Regional Powerhouses, identifying Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP among the top Delaware law firms.

Wilmington, DE (August 15, 2019) - Thirty-five Morris Nichols attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 94,000 eligible attorneys.

Wilmington, DE (June 17, 2019) - The eighth edition of IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals again ranks the Morris Nichols intellectual property litigation group in the highest tier for Delaware patent litigation.

Wilmington, DE (May 19, 2019) - Managing Intellectual Property has released 2019 Managing IP - IP Stars guide, ranking Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP as a “highly recommended” Delaware IP law firm.

Fifteen Morris Nichols attorneys have been selected for inclusion in 2019 Delaware Super Lawyers.  Derek C. Abbott and William M. Lafferty appear on the “Top 10” list recognizing the Delaware lawyers who received the highest point totals - with Bill designated as the “Number One” attorney on the Top 10. In addition, attorneys Eric S. Klinger-Wilensky and D. McKinley (Mac) Measley were recognized as Delaware Rising Stars.

Wilmington, DE (April 25, 2019) - The 2019 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Guide to Leading Lawyers for Business has again ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP as a leading Delaware law firm in four practice categories.

Wilmington, DE (April 9, 2019) - For the sixth year in a row, Managing Intellectual Property has presented Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Jack B. Blumenfeld with the award for “Outstanding IP Litigator” in Delaware.

Wilmington, DE (January 2, 2019) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is pleased to announce that intellectual property litigator Jennifer Ying has been elected to the partnership, effective January 1, 2019.

Wilmington, DE (November 14, 2018) - Benchmark Litigation has released its annual legal directory focusing exclusively on the litigation and disputes market. The 2019 edition again ranks Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in the top “Highly Recommended” band for Delaware law firms.

Wilmington, DE (November 1, 2018) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has been recognized in twenty-four practice areas in the 2019 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” 

Wilmington, DE (September 27, 2018) - LMG Life Sciences has released its 2018 guide to industry-leading North American law firms and lawyers.  Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Jack B. Blumenfeld again appears in the guide as a “Life Sciences Star” in the intellectual property category.

Wilmington, DE (September 4, 2018) - Law360 released its list of 2018 Regional Powerhouses, recognizing Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP among the top Delaware law firms.

Wilmington, DE (August 15, 2018) - Thirty-three attorneys from Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP were selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 87,000 eligible attorneys.

Wilmington, DE (June 15, 2018) - Intellectual Asset Management (“IAM”) has released the 2018 IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The seventh edition reports “Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell is seen by many as the best of the best in Delaware” and ranks the firm in the highest, gold band for Delaware.

Wilmington, DE (May 18, 2018) - Seventeen Morris Nichols attorneys have been selected for inclusion in 2018 Delaware Super Lawyers.  William M. Lafferty was ranked number one on the “Top 10” list for Delaware.  In addition, attorneys Eric S. Klinger-Wilensky, Kimberly Gill McKinnon, D. McKinley (Mac) Measley, and Andrew R. Remming and Jeremy A. Tigan were recognized as Delaware Rising Stars.

Wilmington, DE (May 18, 2018) - Managing Intellectual Property has released the 2018-19 Managing IP - IP Stars guide, ranking Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in the highest tier for Delaware IP law firms.  In addition to the top-notch firm ranking, Morris Nichols partners Jack Blumenfeld, Maryellen Noreika and Karen Jacobs were all listed as 2018-19 “IP Stars.” Karen also earned recognition as one of the “Top 250 Women in IP.”

Wilmington, DE (May 3, 2018) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has been ranked Band 1 in four Delaware practice categories in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The firm was ranked in the highest tier for Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property.

Wilmington, DE (May 2, 2018) - Today, Lex Machina released its 2018 Hatch-Waxman ANDA Litigation Report. In its law firm analysis, the study reported, “Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell is the top law firm representing plaintiffs in ANDA district court litigation for cases filed in 2016 and 2017.”

Wilmington, DE (May 1, 2018) - The 2018 edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s Top 250 Women in IP lists Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Karen Jacobs among leading female IP practitioners, and only one of two practitioners named in Delaware.

Wilmington, DE (March 16, 2018) - On March 15, Managing Intellectual Property revealed the winners of the 2018 Americas Awards. For the fifth year in a row, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Jack Blumenfeld was named Delaware’s “Outstanding IP Litigator.”

Wilmington, DE (December 26, 2017) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is pleased to announce that Kate Betterly, Brian Egan, Michael Flynn and Dan Matthews will become partners, effective January 1, 2018.  “We are thrilled that these outstanding attorneys will be partners at Morris Nichols, and we congratulate them on reaching this milestone in their careers,” said Rodger D. Smith II, Chair of the Morris Nichols Executive Committee.

Wilmington, DE (December 20, 2017) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is pleased to announce that today President Trump nominated partner Maryellen Noreika to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. 

Wilmington, DE (December 13, 2017) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is pleased to announce nine attorneys associated with the firm were admitted to the Delaware bar on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

Wilmington, DE (November 1, 2017) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has been recognized in twenty practice areas in the 2018 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms." In the 2018 rankings, the firm was once again selected for inclusion in the national category for “Litigation - Mergers & Acquisitions” as well as a diverse array of Delaware practice categories. 

Wilmington, DE (October 16, 2017) - Benchmark Litigation has released its 2018 guide to the leading U.S. litigation law firms. Once again, Benchmark ranked Morris Nichols in the “Highly Recommended” band for Delaware, with peers noting the firm is a top player in the First State.

Wilmington, DE (August 15, 2017) - Thirty-two attorneys from Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP were selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 83,000 eligible attorneys.

Wilmington, DE (July 14, 2017) - Intellectual Asset Management (“IAM”) has released the sixth edition of IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The 2017 guide pronounces Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP a “tier-one practice” brimming with “high-quality professionals who possess a wealth of knowledge and have illustrious records in court” and ranks the firm in its highest Gold band on the Delaware rankings table.

Wilmington, DE (May 26, 2017) - The 2017 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business again ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP as a Band 1 law firm in the Delaware categories for Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property.

Wilmington, DE (May 23, 2017) - Managing Intellectual Property has once again ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP as a “highly recommended” Delaware IP law firm. The firm earned the highest possible ranking in the Managing IP - IP Stars (2017) guide. The publication deemed Morris Nichols, “one of the biggest IP groups in Delaware” with clients remarking on the firm’s “great trial lawyers and strategists.”

Wilmington, DE (May 12, 2017) - Sixteen Morris Nichols attorneys have been selected for inclusion to the 2017 Delaware Super Lawyers list.  William M. Lafferty was named to the “Top 10” list for Delaware.  In addition, attorneys Eric S. Klinger-Wilensky, Kimberly Gill McKinnon, D. McKinley (Mac) Measley, and Curtis S. Miller were recognized as 2017 Delaware Rising Stars.

Wilmington, DE (April 27, 2017) - Lex Machina has released its Hatch Waxman/ ANDA Litigation report. Using data compiled via Lex Machina’s Legal Analytics® platform, the third annual study focuses on patent litigation related to Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) submitted to the FDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act.  The report provides litigators with trends and data-driven insights from 2,646 ANDA cases filed in U.S. district courts between January 1, 2009 and March 31, 2017.

Wilmington, DE (March 24, 2017) - Last night at a ceremony in Washington, DC, Managing Intellectual Property named Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Jack B. Blumenfeld “Outstanding IP Litigator” for Delaware. This is the fourth year in row that Managing IP has recognized Jack in this category. 

The award was presented at the annual North America Awards dinner celebrating leading firms and individuals in IP from across the United States and Canada.

Morris Nichols partner Rodger Smith spoke with Law360 as part of an in-depth look at Delaware and its standing as a top venue for patent litigation cases. In the article entitled, “In This Patent Hotspot, Bow Ties Mean Business,” he discussed the Delaware bar’s well-known reputation for collegiality.

Wilmington, DE (March 7, 2017) - Lex Machina has released its 2016 Patent Litigation Year in Review report. Using data compiled via Lex Machina’s Legal Analytics® platform, the fourth annual study analyzes filing trends, key decisions and timing to key events, as well as settlement rates, damages and other U.S. patent litigation data over the past year.

Wilmington, DE (January 3, 2017) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan Stottmann and Jeremy Tigan have been elected partners effective January 1, 2017. “We are delighted to welcome Ryan and Jeremy to the partnership and congratulate them on this significant career accomplishment,” said Rodger D. Smith II, chair of the firm’s executive committee.

Wilmington, DE (November 1, 2016) - U.S. News - Best Lawyers® has once again ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in its annual guide of the “Best Law Firms.” In the 2017 edition, the firm was selected for inclusion in the national category for “Litigation - Mergers & Acquisitions” as well as a diverse array of Delaware practice categories related to bankruptcy, corporate, intellectual property, and trust law.

Wilmington, DE (October 24, 2016) - Benchmark Litigation has released its 10th anniversary guide to the leading litigation firms in the United States. The 2017 publication again ranked Morris Nichols “Highly Recommended” for Delaware with Benchmark noting the firm’s reputation “one of the most respected presences in the Delaware legal market.”

Wilmington, DE (August 15, 2016) - Thirty attorneys from Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP were selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.  The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 79,000 eligible attorneys.

Wilmington, DE (May 31, 2016) - Intellectual Asset Management (“IAM”) has released the fifth edition of IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The 2016 guide pronounces Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP a “patent litigation powerhouse” and ranks the firm in its highest, Gold band on the Delaware rankings table.

Wilmington, DE (May 27, 2016) - The 2016 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business again ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP as a Band 1 law firm in the Delaware categories for Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property.

Wilmington, DE (May 24, 2016) - Managing Intellectual Property has once again ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP as a “highly recommended” Delaware IP law firm. The firm earned the highest possible ranking in the Managing IP - IP Stars (2016) guide. The publication deemed Morris Nichols, “one of the biggest IP groups in Delaware” with clients remarking on the firm’s “tremendous experience in patent litigation.”

Wilmington, DE (May 20, 2016) - Acquisition International magazine (“AI”) has announced the winners of the 2016 Intellectual Property Awards. Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP received both of the publication’s Delaware awards, with AI recognizing the firm as “Best IP Litigation Firm” and naming Morris Nichols partner Rodger D. Smith II “Best Patent Litigator.”

Wilmington, DE (May 13, 2016) - Seventeen Morris Nichols attorneys have been selected for inclusion to the 2016 Delaware Super Lawyers list.  Jack B. Blumenfeld was named to the “Top 10” list for Delaware.  In addition, attorneys Eric S. Klinger-Wilensky, D. McKinley (Mac) Measley, Curtis S. Miller, and Matthew R. Clark were recognized as 2016 Delaware Rising Stars.

Wilmington, DE (May 3, 2016) - Six partners from Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP have been included in Best Lawyers Business Edition’s list of 2016 Women in the Law. Featuring peer-nominated attorneys in 140 practice areas, the list is part of the inaugural Best Lawyers Business Edition publication, produced in collaboration with the women’s legal advocacy organization Ms. JD.

The 2016 Women in the Law results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 79,000 eligible attorneys and features all female attorneys listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2016. The six Morris Nichols partners selected for inclusion focus their practices on various business law areas, including bankruptcy, restructuring, corporate counseling, corporate litigation, and IP. 

Wilmington, DE (March 18, 2016) - This week, Lex Machina released its 2015 Patent Litigation Year in Review report, which analyzes filing trends, key decisions and timing to key events, as well as settlement rates, damages and other U.S. patent litigation data over the past year. 

Based on an extensive review of data compiled using Lex Machina’s Legal Analytics® platform, the study found that Morris Nichols again led Delaware firms in patent litigation activity with 251 cases. The findings reinforce Morris Nichols’ reputation as the leading Delaware patent litigation law firm.

Wilmington, DE (March 18, 2016) - For the third year in a row, Managing Intellectual Property has presented Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Jack B. Blumenfeld with the award for Outstanding IP Litigator in Delaware. Jack was recognized at the annual North America Awards dinner in Washington, DC on March 17, 2016. 

The awards recognize outstanding work by law firms as well as celebrating in-house teams and individual achievements. They are the culmination of Managing Intellectual Property’s five month-long research for the world IP survey and IP stars, based on submissions, peer review and interviews.

Wilmington, DE (February 19, 2016) - This week, Docket Navigator released its 2015 Year in Review of U.S. patent litigation. The annual report analyzes data on patent litigation cases and administrative proceedings to highlight trends in the patent landscape.

Wilmington, DE (February 17, 2016) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is pleased to announce that former Vice Chancellor Donald F. Parsons, Jr. will be joining the firm as Senior Counsel in March 2016. Vice Chancellor Parsons retired from the Delaware Court of Chancery in October 2015. During his tenure on the bench, Vice Chancellor Parsons issued hundreds of opinions and rulings addressing important and cutting edge questions concerning corporation law, alternative entities, trademark and intellectual property law, and other complex commercial matters. As a former member of the Court of Chancery, Vice Chancellor Parsons will help Morris Nichols continue to deliver the highest caliber of legal services to its clients in the areas of alternative dispute resolution, corporate governance, special committee assignments, internal investigations, mergers and acquisitions, and stockholder activism. In addition, with the benefit of his twelve years on the bench and previous years of experience in patent and other complex litigation, Vice Chancellor Parsons will be a tremendous asset for Morris Nichols in developing its alternative dispute resolution practice, including serving as a third party neutral in mediations and arbitrations. 

Wilmington, DE (January 6, 2016) - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Karen Jacobs has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. An honorary organization of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars, the Fellows demonstrate outstanding achievements and dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession.

Wilmington, DE (November 2, 2015) - U.S. News - Best Lawyers® has once again ranked Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in its annual guide of the “Best Law Firms.” In the 2016 edition, the firm was selected for inclusion in a diverse array of bankruptcy, corporate, intellectual property, and trust law practice areas in Delaware.

Today, the US District Court for the District of Delaware announced that Judge Jennifer L. Hall has been sworn in as a district judge.

Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Hall to be the next United States District Judge for the District of Delaware by a 67-29 vote, one of the widest margins for any Biden judicial nominee.

Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Hall has been nominated to fill the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware at the end of this year.

A look back at patent filings, trials, decisions on key issues, and notable developments in the US District Court for the District of Delaware in 2022.

Judge Richard Andrews intends to take Senior Status at the end of December 2023.

The deadline for filing and service of documents in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware will move to 5:00 p.m. ET, effective September 1, 2022.

Gregory B. Williams to fill vacant seat opened by Judge Leonard P. Stark’s confirmation to the Federal Circuit.

Chief Judge Connolly has issued new form scheduling orders for Hatch-Waxman and non-Hatch-Waxman patent litigation as well as four new standing orders.

Today, the District of Delaware addressed the Court’s caseload due to the elevation of Judge Stark to the Federal Circuit.

President Biden nominated Judge Leonard P. Stark to fill the vacancy on the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit created by the departure of Judge Kathleen O’Malley, who will retire in March 2022.

The District of Delaware issued a Standing Order today, stating that the Court will enter Phase 3 of its Covid Re-Opening Guidelines on June 7, 2021.

Judge Connolly issued a Standing Order today revising his summary judgment procedures in patent cases. Effective immediately, a party filing multiple summary judgment motions must now number the motions based on the order in which it wants the Court to review them.

In a notice issued today, the District of Delaware announced its decision not to extend its February 5, 2021 Standing Order suspending jury trials.

The District of Delaware issued a Standing Order, canceling all civil and criminal jury trials until on or after April 5, 2021, in light of the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

In response to the increasing prevalence of data breaches in both the private sector and government, the District of Delaware issued a Standing Order providing guidance on new security procedures to protect “highly sensitive documents” (“HSD”) filed with the Court.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued Jury Trial Restart Guidelines today providing direction to litigants “in framing pre-trial discussions that will be required in order to conduct jury trials in a manner that protects health and safety as well as litigants’ rights” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware modified its COVID-19 standing order today. The new order continued all civil and criminal jury selections and jury trials scheduled to begin before September 15, 2020.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware modified its COVID-19 standing order today by continuing all civil and criminal jury selections and jury trials scheduled to begin before August 31, 2020. Jury proceedings affected by the Order will be reset by further order of the assigned judge.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued Re-Opening Guidelines today, describing a four-phase reopening and providing policies to be followed at each stage.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware modified its COVID-19 standing order today. Although the Court remains open, all jury trials scheduled to begin before June 30, 2020, are continued under the revised order. Jury proceedings affected by the order will be reset by further order of the assigned judge.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware modified its COVID-19 standing order today. Although the Court remains open, all jury trials scheduled to begin before May 31, 2020, are continued under the revised order. Jury proceedings affected by the order will be reset by further order of the assigned judge.

In an Order issued Saturday, March 21, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware announced that it would reopen the J. Caleb Boggs Courthouse and Federal Building on Monday, March 23, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Per the Order, “[a] thorough deep-cleaning of the affected areas was performed this weekend.”

Effective immediately, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware is closing the J. Caleb Boggs U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building until further notice.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware remains open during the coronavirus outbreak, but the Court issued a new Standing Order today continuing jury selections and jury trials scheduled to begin before April 30, 2020. Jury proceedings affected by the Order will be reset by further order of the assigned judge.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware remains open during the coronavirus outbreak, but has implemented procedures to restrict access to the courthouse and protect Court personnel, attorneys, and litigants.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware continues to consider the best allocation of judicial resources now that it has a full complement of four District Court Judges and four Magistrate Judges, following the swearing in of new U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Hall.

On February 28, 2019, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware announced the selection of Jennifer L. Hall to fill a newly created fourth Magistrate Judge position on the Court.  When Ms. Hall joins the bench, the District of Delaware will have four magistrate judges to serve alongside the Court’s four district court judges.

On January 16, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware released a Notice regarding Court operations during the current lapse in appropriations.

On October 1, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware provided an update on case assignments and magistrate judges. The announcement was issued a month and a half after the Court welcomed new Judges Colm F. Connolly and Maryellen Noreika and eliminated the vacant judgeship docket.

On August 10, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware officially welcomed the Honorable Colm F. Connolly and the Honorable Maryellen Noreika as United States District Court Judges. Both were sworn in to office this week.

We are pleased to announce that Maryellen Noreika and Colm Connolly were confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 1 to serve as District Judges on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.

On February 6, 2018, the District of Delaware announced new case assignment procedures in light of Senior Judge Sleet’s decision to retire from the bench this fall and the two judicial vacancies.

On December 20, 2017, the President nominated Maryellen Noreika and Colm F. Connolly to serve as judges on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. When confirmed, they will fill the vacancies created by Judge Robinson’s retirement and Judge Sleet taking senior status.

On May 26, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware announced that, due to the Court’s two vacancies, it has invited judges from outside the District to handle certain cases.

Today, the Delaware District Court announced that as of May 1, 2017, the Honorable Gregory M. Sleet will take senior status. Judge Sleet has served nearly 19 years on the bench, including as Chief Judge from 2007 to 2014, and has handled some of the most complex patent cases in the nation. The Court noted that Judge Sleet intends to render substantial judicial service as a Senior Judge. The Court will have two vacancies as of May 1, 2017 as Judge Robinson took senior status earlier this year. The Court hopes to fill the vacancies in a timely manner.

On February 3, 2017, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware announced that with the celebration of her birthday today, Judge Sue L. Robinson has officially become a Senior United States District Court Judge.  With Judge Robinson’s senior status, the Court has modified certain case assignment practices.

The way plaintiffs plead direct patent infringement may be about to change.

Chief Judge Stark provided clarification regarding the new filing and service deadline of 6 p.m., which becomes effective on October 16, 2014.

On October 2, 2014, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a standing order, effective October 16, 2014, further revising section (F) of its Revised Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means to reflect a new filing and service deadline of 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. “Aside from initial pleadings, all electronic transmissions of documents (including, but not limited to, motions, briefs, appendices, and discovery responses) must be completed by 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, in order to be considered timely filed and served that day.” (Revision to Electronic Case Filing Policies and Procedures, Section (F), Oct. 2, 2014).

The District of Delaware initiated a Patent Study Group (“PSG”) in January 2014 to address the District’s impressive patent caseload and to improve overall efficiency in patent litigation. On June 17, 2014, Judge Stark formally adopted Revised Procedures for Managing Patent Cases, which will be implemented in all non-ANDA patent cases assigned to him filed on or after July 1, 2014.

On May 13, 2014, the Intellectual Property Section of the Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted a CLE program featuring Chief Judge Randall Rader and Judge Timothy B. Dyk of the Federal Circuit, Judge Kent A. Jordan of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Judges Sue L. Robinson, Leonard P. Stark, and Richard G. Andrews of the District of Delaware, Chief Judge Leonard E. Davis of the Eastern District of Texas, and Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal of the Northern District of California.

Vice Chancellor Donald F. Parsons, Jr.; Jack B. Blumenfeld; Mary B. Graham; Leslie A. Polizoti, “Explaining Venue Choice and Litigant Preferences: Solving the Delaware Mystery,” ECONOMIC DAMAGES IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: A HANDS-ON GUIDE TO LITIGATION 67-81, Daniel Slottje ed., John Wiley & Sons, (2006)