Professional Experience Jon Tropp's complex commercial litigation practice includes patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation. Jon has represented both plaintiffs and defendants ranging from international corporations in nine-figure cases to closely held businesses. In addition to intellectual property cases, Jon has defended, among others, antitrust, insurance coverage, and shareholder litigation matters, including class actions. Jon is a registered patent attorney. Representative Matters · Representing publisher of world famous book series in a complex commercial dispute · Defending manufacturer of organic coolant and flavor compositions against patents claiming topical and ingestible coolants and flavorants · Defending manufacturer of digital televisions against claims of patent infringement · Obtained summary judgment, affirmed on appeal, dismissing trade secret misappropriation and fraud claims against international instrument manufacturers; partial summary judgment of invalidity of patent · Successfully defended manufacturer of optical fibers against patent infringement claims · Defeated motion for preliminary injunction, after hearing, against a major reinsurer in the defense of a trademark infringement action; case settled favorably after denial of injunction was affirmed on appeal · Overturned Connecticut Sunday-closing law through constitutional challenge before the Connecticut Supreme Court News, Publications & Presentations · "Marine Polymer V. HemCon: New Breed Of Intervening Right," Law360, December 22, 2011 · Featured, "Fifty Day Pitney Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers," Day Pitney Press Release, October 24, 2011 · Quoted, "New Patent Law To Create Jobs - For Attorneys," Connecticut Law Tribune, October 10, 2011 · Co-author, "The Supreme Court Reaffirms the Clear-and-Convincing Standard for Patent Invalidity," Day Pitney Alert, June 15, 2011 · Co-author, "The Supreme Court Retools the Test for Induced Patent Infringement," Day Pitney Alert, June 3, 2011 · Co-author, "The Federal Circuit Redefines Inequitable Conduct," Day Pitney Alert, June 2, 2011 · Co-author, "Federal Circuit Defines Framework for Pre-Suit Spoliation Inquiry," Day Pitney Alert, May 17, 2011 · Co-author, "District Court Finds Qui Tam Provision of Patent Marking Statute Unconstitutional," Day Pitney Alert, February 28, 2011 · Co-author, "The Machine-Or-Transformation Test Reaffirmed As Useful And Important," Day Pitney Alert, December 20, 2010 · Featured, "Fifty-seven Day Pitney Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers; Six Additional Lawyers Recognized as 'Rising Stars'," Day Pitney Press Release, November 12, 2010 · Co-author, "U.S. Supreme Court Leaves Door Open for Some Business Method Patents," Day Pitney Alert, June 30, 2010 · Quoted, "Knock It Off," Connecticut Law Tribune, May 17, 2010 · Co-author, "Federal Circuit Upholds Separate Written Description Requirement," Day Pitney Alert, March 23, 2010 · Co-speaker, "Patent Marking: Profits, Perils, and Pitfalls," Day Pitney Webinar, February 4, 2010 · Co-author, "Federal Circuit Issues Important Reversal," Connecticut Law Tribune, October 12, 2009 · Co-author, "Medical Diagnostic Claims Patent-Eligible After Bilski," Day Pitney Alert, October 5, 2009 · Co-author, "Federal Circuit Closely Scrutinizes Inequitable Conduct Charges," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, September 2009 · Co-author, "Considering Summary Judgment After KSR," Law 360, August 25, 2009 · Co-author, "Federal Circuit Closely Scrutinizes Inequitable Conduct Charges," Day Pitney Alert, August 7, 2009 · Speaker, "Launching a Product in a Competitive Market: Avoiding IP infringement and developing a product that immediately differentiates itself," Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference, June 8, 2009 · Co-author, "Patent Reform Efforts Not Entirely Popular: Courts, bar split on initiatives designed to streamline process," Connecticut Law Tribune, April 20, 2009 · Co-author, "Federal Circuit in Tafas Invalidates the U.S. Patent Office's Continuation Rule but Does Not Render a Final Decision on the Remaining Rules," Day Pitney Alert, March 27, 2009 · Featured, "Day Pitney's Jonathan Tropp to be Honored by Anti-Defamation League," Day Pitney Press Release, March 10, 2009 · Co-author, "Federal Circuit Clarifies the Test for Patent Eligibility in Process Claim," Day Pitney Alert, January 12, 2009 · "Federal Circuit Continues to Lower the Bar for Filing a Declaratory Judgment in Patent Cases," Day Pitney Alert, May 1, 2008 · Co-author, "Divided and Conquered? The Precarious Standing of Patent Licensees," Patent & Strategy Management, April 2008 · Co-author, "Divided and Conquered? The Precarious Standing of Patent Licensees," The Intellectual Property Strategist, January 2008 · Co-author, "Bringing Trade Secret Thieves to Justice," Connecticut Law Tribune, August 13, 2007 · "Supreme Court Decision Will Alter the Patent Landscape - Reaffirmation Should Facilitate Patent Validity Challenges Based on Obviousness," Day Pitney Alert, May 14, 2007 · "What Should You Do When You Receive a Cease-and-Desist Notice?" DBH Breakfast Briefing, July 24, 2006 · "Early Strategies to Position Your Trade Secrets Case for a Win," ABA Business Torts Journal, Spring 2006 · "Copyright Infringement -- Not Just for Direct Infringers Anymore," DBH Alert, June 29, 2005 · "Significant Rulings in Trademark Law," DBH Alert, December 16, 2004 Professional Affiliations · American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section · American Bar Association, Litigation Section · Connecticut Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section, executive committee · Connecticut Bar Association, Litigation Section · Connecticut Bar Association, Federal Practice Section, past chair · Connecticut Bar Association, Federal Judiciary Study Committee · Connecticut Bar Association, Federal Judiciary Committee · Connecticut Bar Association, House of Delegates, past delegate · Fairfield County Bar Association · Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), Litigation Committee · District of Connecticut, Ad Hoc Committee on Local Patent Rules Outside Interests · Anti-Defamation League member, Connecticut Executive Committee and Regional Board; Chair, Connecticut Civil Rights Committee Awards and Achievements · Recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyer, 2006, 2011/2012 · Recipient of the Anti-Defamation League Daniel R. Ginsberg Leadership Award, 2009 |