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Andrew Byrnes is a partner in the Silicon Valley office and a member of the firm's Public Service Committee. He has represented a variety of emerging and established companies, including technology companies in the software, semiconductor, telecommunications and Internet sectors, in patent and complex commercial disputes, and in intellectual property transactions.
In addition, Mr. Byrnes is Co-Chair of the Finance Committee of the California Democratic Party, and has served as the Chair of the San Mateo County (California) Democratic Party. His expertise in election and political law includes California state and federal rules governing campaign finance and other political activity.
Representative Matters
Intellectual Property
- Fortinet, Inc. v. Trend Micro Incorporated, CV 08-05371 MMC (N.D. Cal.), 1-09-CV149262 (Santa Clara Sup. Ct., Cal.), CV 10-00048 MMC (N.D. Cal.). Represents Trend Micro in patent and breach of contract litigation concerning anti-virus technology.
- PhatRat Technology, LLC v. Apple Computer, Inc., 06-CV-02122-REB (D. Colo.); and PhatRat Technology LLC v. Apple Inc. et al., 07-CV-00238-REB (D. Colo.). Represented Apple in these patent infringement cases involving technology for monitoring athletic performance.
- Overture Services, Inc. v. Google, Inc., C 02-01991 JSW (N.D. Cal.); and Overture Services, Inc. v. FindWhat.com, Inc., SACV 03-00685 CJC (C.D. Cal.). Represented Overture in these patent infringement cases involving sponsored search advertising on the Internet.
- Symantec Corporation and PowerQuest Corporation v. Altiris, Inc., 2-04CV-161DF (E.D. Tex.). Represented Symantec and PowerQuest in this patent infringement case involving technology for computer and network administration.
- Altiris, Inc. v. Symantec Corporation, 2:99CV-1007ST (C.D. Utah). Represented Symantec Corporation in this patent infringement case involving technology for remotely controlling the boot process of a computer.
Memberships and Affiliations
- State Bar of California
- American Bar Association
- American Constitution Society
- Full Circle Fund, Environment/Energy Circle Member
- Commonweal Institute, Member of the Board of Directors
Publications and Speeches
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