Mr. Grondahl is a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property/Information Technology Group. His practice focuses on patent prosecution, licensing and patent infringement litigation, concentrating on chemicals, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Mr. Grondahl's patent prosecution practice includes representation of chemical and petrochemical manufacturing companies, medical device manufacturers, colleges and universities, independent researchers and companies involved in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research. He has obtained patents covering various medical treatments, including methods for cancer treatment.
Mr. Grondahl's litigation practice includes copyright, trademark and patent infringement matters. He has successfully defended clients accused of infringement, and has also successfully represented patentees and copyright owners in infringement litigation.
Prior to practicing law, Mr. Grondahl worked in the nuclear power industry in the Nuclear Materials and Chemistry Department of an equipment vendor and later an electric utility.
Mr. Grondahl was designated as a Connecticut Super Lawyer for 2011.
Memberships & Affiliations
Hartford County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
Connecticut Bar Association
Representative Matters
Hale Propeller v. Ryan Marine Products, Ltd. et al. (obtained summary judgment in favor of accused infringer).
U.S. Patent No. 6,524,855, "Methods for Inducing the Differentiation of Monocytes Into Functional Dendritic Cells."
U.S. Patent No. 6,387,058, "Self-Sampling Brush and Method for Use."
News
08/09/2010, Eric Grondahl quoted in the Hartford Business Journal online regarding the Firm's support of the USA Gymnastics National Championship
09/17/07, McCarter Advises Purdy Corporation in Sale to The Timken Company
Events
03/12/2008, Protecting Your Intellectual Property When Doing Business with the Government
Publications
11/01/11, "Does The America Invents Act Spell The Demise Of The Patent Troll" - Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Interviews Eric Grondahl
Eric E. Grondahl
12/27/10, New Workplace Nanotube And Nanofiber Exposure Limitation Recommended
McCarter & English Nanotechnology Alert
07/28/09, Emerging Concerns Regarding Nanotechnology
Louis A. Chiafullo, Eric E. Grondahl, John J. Robinson, Richard Voigt and Jane K. Warren
McCarter & English Client Alert
07/07/2008, Connecticut Strengthens Privacy Rights With New Requirements For Business
Scott S. Christie, Basam E. Nabulsi and Eric E. Grondahl
M&E Intellectual Property Alert