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Winslow Taub focuses his practice on patent litigation, primarily for clients in the high technology space. He has handled patent disputes involving a wide variety of technologies, including cellular communications, wired and wireless networking, graphics processing, and information security. In addition to litigating in federal court, he has represented clients in Section 337 investigations before the ITC and in inter partes review proceedings before the PTAB. He currently serves as vice-chair of the firm’s Patent Litigation practice group.
Mr. Taub has worked in the software and hardware industries for more than 15 years, as an engineer and as an attorney. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Taub advises clients on patent portfolio development and licensing, open-source software licensing, IP transactions, and related data privacy and security issues.
Litigation
- Represent Electronic Arts Inc. in patent litigation against Infernal Technology, LLC and Terminal Reality, Inc. related to 3D image rendering.
- Represent multinational game company in patent litigation related to massively multiplayer online gameplay.
- Represented major consumer electronics company in ITC investigation initiated by Enterprise Systems Technologies related to hardware and software architecture of mobile devices.
- Represented major technology licensing firm in patent litigation and PTAB proceedings related to networking hardware and software.
- Represented Knowles Electronics in domestic and international litigation related to MEMS microphones.
- Represented Huawei Technologies in multifront patent litigation against InterDigital, Inc. related to cellular hardware and software.
- Represented major consumer electronics company in ITC investigation initiated by Graphics Properties Holdings, Inc. related to central processors and graphics accelerators.
- Represented Palm, Inc. in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by NTP, Inc. related to mobile email technology.
- Represented Overture Services, Inc. (now Yahoo! Search Marketing) in a patent infringement lawsuit against FindWhat.com related to paid search technology.
- Represented leading technology company in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Saxon Innovations, LLC related to various microprocessor functions.
- Represented leading technology company in ITC investigation initiated by BTG International Inc. related to flash memory.
Counseling and Corporate
- For leading network management and security company, provide advice on patent portfolio development and monetization.
- For leading network equipment company, provided data privacy and security advice in connection with acquisition of SAAS provider.
- For multinational software company, prepared whitepaper on data security and privacy capabilities for use in qualification for government contracts.
Pro Bono
- Jacobson v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Represent Leesa Jacobson and Peter Ragan in First Amendment litigation against U.S. Customs and Border Protection, related to monitoring and protesting of interior checkpoints.
- People v. Van Vlear. Represent Ross Van Vlear in a misdemeanor proceeding in Marin County Superior Court.
- Todd v. LaMarque, et al. Represented Michael Todd, a California prison inmate, at trial in a lawsuit alleging excessive force during a takedown at Salinas Valley State Prison.
Memberships and Affiliations
- Federal Circuit Bar Association
May 1, 2018
WASHINGTON—Covington advised Elbit Systems Ltd. in its $120 million acquisition of the assets and operations of the privately owned U.S. company, Universal Avionics Systems. Elbit Systems is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security, and commercial programs throughout the world. Universal Avionics is a ...
February 14, 2018, Daily Journal
Winslow Taub is quoted in a Daily Journal article regarding a recent 9th Circuit decision stating that a district court judge gave too much deference to the Department of Homeland Security and didn't give proper judicial weight to the First Amendment in a case in which the government forced protestors to stay away from an immigration checkpoint in Arizona. ...
December 26, 2017
SILICON VALLEY—The Financial Times has recognized Covington among the most innovative firms in 2017 in the category of "Enabling Business Growth," for advising "Tencent in its acquisition of a $8.6bn majority stake in Supercell, the Finnish gaming company, while maintaining Supercell’s creative culture and retaining its employees by introducing incentive ...
Covington Represents Tencent in $8.6 Billion Acquisition
June 21, 2016
SILICON VALLEY—Covington advised Tencent Holdings Limited, a leading provider of internet service in China, in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Supercell from SoftBank. A consortium established by Tencent will acquire up to 84% of Supercell for $8.6 billion in a transaction valuing Supercell at approximately $10.2 billion. Supercell is a ...
April 12, 2016, 20th Annual BCLT/BTLJ Symposium: Software IP
October 8, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC, October 8, 2015 — Covington advised Prosper Marketplace, a leading online marketplace that connects borrowers and investors, in its acquisition of BillGuard, a personal finance analytics company. The financial terms of the deal were not announced. According to the company’s press release, the acquisition will enable Prosper Marketplace to offer ...
August 8, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO, August 8, 2014 — Northern California Super Lawyers named Tammy Albarrán one of Northern California’s “Top 50 Women” lawyers and Robert Haslam one of the region’s “Top 100” lawyers. The publication selected 33 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2014 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects no more than five percent of the total lawyers who ...
Covington Promotes 15 Lawyers to Partnership
October 1, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, October 1, 2012 — Covington & Burling is pleased to announce that it has elected 15 new lawyers to its partnership. This group is comprised of diverse and talented individuals from five offices who have made their mark at the firm through exceptional work and the highest standards of client service. “We’re delighted to welcome these 15 lawyers to ...
8/23/2012
SAN FRANCISCO, August 23, 2012 — Northern California Super Lawyers selected 24 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2012 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects no more than five percent of the total lawyers who practice in Northern California based on peer review and the publication’s independent research. Robert Fram and Robert Haslam were named among ...
July 13, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2011 — Twenty-two Covington & Burling LLP lawyers are recognized in the 2011 edition of Northern California Super Lawyers. The annual list by Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research. Fourteen Covington lawyers were named Northern ...
July 16, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2010 — Eighteen Covington & Burling LLP lawyers are recognized in the 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers. The annual list by Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research. Eleven Covington lawyers were named Northern California Super ...
7/15/2009
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 15, 2009 — Eleven Covington & Burling LLP partners are recognized in the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers. The annual list by Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research. In addition, seven lawyers have been named Northern California ...
November 8, 2004, 92 California Law Review 1479
- Northern California Rising Stars, Intellectual Property Litigation (2009-2014)
Practices
Education
University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 2004
- Order of the Coif
- California Law Review, Articles Editor
- Berkeley Technology Law Journal, Articles Editor
- Law & Technology Certificate
Harvard University, S.M., 1996
- Computer Science
Harvard University, A.B., 1996
- Physics
- cum laude