Experience
Lael Andara joined RMKB in 2001 and is a partner in the Silicon Valley office where he focuses on technology and intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. He is a registered Patent Attorney and has developed and initiated strategies in high-stakes intellectual property disputes, including patent, copyright, trademark, false advertising, licensing, ITC investigations and trade secret matters.
Mr. Andara has a reputation for managing complex disputes efficiently and creatively. He prides himself on identifying and discovering the critical and concealed facts and communicating them to the parties or, where required, the jury in a form that is easily understood and appreciated to make an informed decision. He has successfully navigated issues arising where a client is both asserting its patent rights and defending against simultaneous charges of infringement.
Mr. Andara, like many of his clients, has a focus on cutting edge technology and has adapted technology-related advancements in eDiscovery to enhance his practice by reducing costs while increasing efficiency and security of his client's information. He is chair of RMKB's eDiscovery practice group.
Mr. Andara counsels both domestic and international clients on a wide variety of intellectual property matters, including Intellectual Property acquisition, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, and dispute resolution.
Memberships & Associations
· American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
· San Mateo County Bar Association
· Santa Clara County Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
· Insurance & Casualty Litigation 2011 - 2012: The Year in Review
May 1, 2012, Sacramento - Woodlake Hotel (formerly, The Radisson)
May 3, 2012, San Francisco - The Palace Hotel
May 9, 2012, Los Angeles - The Jonathan Club
May 10, 2012, Orange County - The Westin South Coast Plaza
May 22, 2012, Hartford - The Simsbury Inn
May 23, 2012, New York - The Harvard Club
Presenters: Jennifer E. Acheson, Lisa E. Aguiar, Lael D. Andara, Allan E. Anderson, Robert P. Andris, Michael J. Brady, Richard L. Charnley, Kevin P. Cody, Pamela E. Cogan, Stephen J. Erigero, Geoffrey W. Heineman, Andrew L. Margulis, Enrique Marinez, Frank J. Pagliaro, Dean A. Pappas, James C. Potepan, Todd A. Roberts, Saundra K. Wootton
Resources
· Invention Disclosure Record