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M. Nicholas Rutigliano

Associate

Washington +1 202 662 5157

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    Nick Rutigliano is a registered patent attorney and an associate in the firm’s Washington, DC office. As a member of the firm’s Patent Counseling and Prosecution and Technology and IP Transactions practice groups, Nick advises clients in high-technology and life sciences industries in connection with developing, protecting, and commercializing their intellectual property. He also advises clients with respect to complex commercial transactions and other strategic agreements involving technology, data, and intellectual property.

    Nick was formerly a member of the Patent Litigation group. As a litigator, Nick represented clients in life sciences and technology industries in nearly all stages of patent litigation—including claim construction, fact and expert discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and post-trial motions.

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    • Conducted patent-related diligence and advised numerous clients regarding the same, and other IP matters, in connection with M&A and capital market transactions.
    • Advised numerous clients with respect to a variety of commercial and services-related agreements involving data, intellectual property, and technology.
    • Conducted freedom-to-operate analyses for clients in the life sciences industry.
    • Provided advice and analysis regarding patent strategy, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
    • Litigation:
      • Representation a global nutritional supplement manufacturer in patent litigation.
      • Representation of a pioneer pharmaceutical and biotechnology company in Hatch-Waxman litigation against nearly 20 generic drug companies.
      • Representation of a global electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer in a Section 337 investigation before the International Trade Commission.

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    Education
    • University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2018
        • Order of the Coif
        • Hardy Cross Dillard Scholar
        • Virginia Journal of International Law, Executive Editor
    • University of Pittsburgh, B.S., 2015
        • Chemical Engineering, Economics
        • summa cum laude
        • Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
    Bar Admissions
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    • New York
    • District of Columbia
    Judicial Clerkship
    • Hon. Mark R. Hornak, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 2018 - 2019
    Pro Bono
    • Advising a non-profit organization serving farmers in developing economies regarding the organization’s intellectual property and patent portfolio.
    • Representation a low-income tenant in a housing repair action.

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