Christopher Marando
- Washington, D.C.
Chris' more than 12 years of experience includes all aspects of patent litigation, including fact and expert discovery, claim construction, trial preparation, and trial.
Chris Marando has represented clients in patent infringement and validity disputes involving complex technologies such as semiconductors, medical devices, wearable fitness, mobile phone software and hardware, speech recognition software, and telecommunications.
Chris handles matters before U.S. district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has a particular focus on inter partes review matters.
Committed to an active pro bono practice, Chris has represented veterans in appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors, 2010
- Cornell University, B.S., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, cum laude, 2006
Bar and Court Admissions
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District of Columbia
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New York
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Related Employment
- Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, Washington, D.C., Counsel, 2022-2024
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Washington, D.C., Summer Associate, 2009; Associate, 2011-2019; Counsel, 2020-2021
- Foley & Lardner LLP, Washington, D.C., Summer Associate, 2008, 2009
Professional Recognition
Recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2015-2021