Paul Ackerman is a partner in Dorsey's Intellectual Property group. Mr. Ackerman's practice involves all aspects of intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation and trial. Mr. Ackerman has represented clients in wide range of popular forums for patent litigation, such as the Eastern District of Texas, Eastern District of Virginia, Central District of California, and “337 actions” before the International Trade Commission. Mr. Ackerman has litigated both utility and design patent cases across a wide range of technologies including cellular telephony, software, internet technology, semiconductor fabrication and testing, biotechnology, mechanical devices and glassware. Mr. Ackerman also has considerable experience in contested proceedings before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, including reexaminations and interferences.
In addition to his extensive experience in patent litigation, Mr. Ackerman has a decade of experience in the business and engineering community, through which he developed a deep appreciation for the business implications of patent litigation, and works closely with his clients to ensure that their business objectives are met in each representation.