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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Jeffrey B. McIntyre has joined the firm’s Patent Prosecution & Litigation group as a partner in the D.C. office. He has decades of experience in all aspects of patent law, focusing primarily on chemical-related technologies.
McIntyre’s practice covers a broad range of complex patent prosecution and defense matters, including strategic counsel on due diligence, freedom-to-operate, and pre-litigation contexts and negotiations. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and has experience leading trials in district courts across the country. He is also a Certified Licensing Professional.
“With a deep understanding of patent office procedures and extensive knowledge of patent prosecution, Jeff is adept at providing clients with valuable and viable solutions in complex matters,” said Ryan Cagle, leader of the firm’s Chemical / Pharmaceutical / Biotech team said. “His litigation skills and experience in the technology sector will further expand the capabilities of our chemical practice in the southeast and across the firm’s footprint.”
“With a deep understanding of patent office procedures and extensive knowledge of patent prosecution, Jeff is adept at providing clients with valuable and viable solutions in complex matters. His litigation skills and experience in the technology sector will further expand the capabilities of our chemical practice in the southeast and across the firm’s footprint.”
Ryan Cagle, Leader of Chemical / Pharmaceutical / Biotech Team, Womble Bond Dickinson
Chris Humphrey, leader of the firm’s Patent Prosecution & Litigation group, adds: “Our clients will benefit from Jeff’s dual focus on patent prosecution and strategic counseling, and we are excited to provide a platform where he can continue to build his practice. We look forward to his contribution to the growth of the firm’s patent practice in DC.”
The addition of McIntyre follows a string of strong hires within Womble’s Patent Prosecution & Litigation group, including former ITC attorney Andrew Beverina (DC), leading IP trial lawyer Fabio Marino (Silicon Valley), IP litigation partner Rodney Miller (Atlanta), and patent prosecution attorneys Kevin Davis, Ph.D. (Houston) and Brandon Massengill (Raleigh).
“Our clients will benefit from Jeff’s dual focus on patent prosecution and strategic counseling, and we are excited to provide a platform where he can continue to build his practice. We look forward to his contribution to the growth of the firm’s patent practice in DC.”
Chris Humphrey, Leader of Patent Prosecution & Litigation Team, Womble Bond Dickinson
A chemistry and biology graduate of Cornell University, McIntyre received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law. In addition to the USPTO, he is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and Michigan. He joins Womble from one of the country’s largest law firms focused exclusively on IP law, where he was a partner in the Litigation and Chemical departments. He was also active in that firm’s Pharmaceuticals, Opinions and Counseling practice groups.
Womble’s IP practice includes more than 140 attorneys, patent agents, and technical advisors who help clients protect innovations and capitalize on the value of their IP in a competitive marketplace. More than 100 legal professionals are USPTO-registered practitioners, including attorneys and agents., and over 75 members have advanced degrees.
