James M Lennon
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP • Wilmington, DE
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Contact
Email
jlennon@devlinlawfirm.com
Phone
Address
1000 North King Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, US
Professional
About
James M. Lennon is a seasoned patent attorney based in Wilmington, Delaware, at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP. With a distinguished background as a former scientist at DuPont, he brings a unique perspective to the legal field, particularly in the areas of patent infringement, patent application, and licensing. His expertise is underscored by a Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent® peer review rating, reflecting his commitment to excellence and professionalism. Beginning his legal career at a prestigious intellectual property firm in New York City, James has a rich history of representing some of the most notable inventors in American history, including luminaries like Thomas Edison and the Wright brothers. Since relocating to Delaware in 2004, he has focused on securing and enforcing patent rights, navigating complex patent disputes, and defending clients against infringement allegations in district courts across the United States. James has played a pivotal role in significant patent litigations, leading expert examinations in jury trials and achieving favorable outcomes for clients, whether through decisive courtroom victories or strategic early settlements. As a co-author and associate editor of two American Bar Association textbooks on pharmaceutical patent litigation, he shares his extensive knowledge and insights with fellow practitioners. In addition to litigation, James is dedicated to assisting innovative companies in safeguarding their intellectual property by obtaining patents. As a Registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent & Trademark Office, he has successfully guided clients across various industries, from chemical innovations to advanced technologies, ensuring their inventions are well protected in today's competitive landscape.
Credentials
Education
2001 University of North Carolina School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1995 University of Delaware BS - Bachelor of Science
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2014 American Bar Association publication Pre-ANDA Litigation: Strategies and Tactics for Developing a Drug Product and Patent Portfolio 2013 IPWatchdog Predicting Patentability in the Unpredictable Arts: A Look Back at the Federal Circuit’s 2012 Decisions on the Obviousness of Chemical Innovations 2013 IPWatchdog Heightened Judicial Deference for Patent Claim Constructions? 2012 American Bar Association publication ANDA Litigation: Strategies and Tactics for Pharmaceutical Patent Litigators
Associations
American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Federal Bar Association Federal Circuit Bar Association Delaware State Bar Association
Speaking
2013 AIPLA Chemical Patent Practice Roadshow Patents: a View from the Bench (co-moderated judicial panel from U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware)
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