Veronica Ascarrunz
- Firmwide Co-Chair, ITC Litigation Practice
- Washington, D.C.
For nearly 20 years, Veronica has litigated complex patent, trademark, and trade secret matters in federal courts, at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Veronica Ascarrunz represents clients in a range of industries, including medical device, pharmaceutical, software, semiconductor, telecommunications, and consumer products technology. She has secured successful outcomes for dozens of clients in Section 337 ITC investigations at all stages, from early resolution through trial and appeal. Veronica's experience also includes patent infringement litigation, Hatch-Waxman litigation, product development license disputes, and USPTO inter partes proceedings.
The immediate past president of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association, Veronica is a frequent speaker on litigation at the ITC. She is an emeritus member and a former officer of the Giles Sutherland Rich American Inn of Court.
Areas of focus
Industries
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School, J.D., 2003
- Georgetown University, B.S., 2000
Bar and Court Admissions
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District of Columbia
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Virginia
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Related Employment
- Morrison & Foerster LLP, Washington, D.C., Of Counsel, 2019-2022
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Washington, D.C., Of Counsel, 2014-2019; Associate, 2010-2014
- Foley & Lardner LLP, Washington, D.C., Associate, 2007-2010
- Kile Goekjian Reed & McManus, Washington, D.C., Associate, 2004-2007
- International Trade Commission, Washington, D.C., Intern to the Hon. Paul Luckern, 2002-2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Intern to the Hon. Richard Linn, 2001-2002
Professional Recognition
Ranked by Chambers Global in International Trade Intellectual Property (Section 337), 2023-2024
Ranked by Chambers USA in International Trade Intellectual Property (Section 337), 2022-2024
Recognized for Patent Litigation: ITC by The Legal 500 U.S., 2022
Impact
Professional Leadership
- ITC Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Committee
- Giles S. Rich American Inn of Court, Diversity, Alliance, and Outreach Committee Co-Chair
- Federal Circuit Bar Association, Member
