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Barry P. Golob

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    Barry P. Golob

    Barry Golob joined the firm's Washington, D.C., office as a member of the Intellectual Property Practice Group in 2012. Barry focuses his practice on complex patent litigation. He is an experienced first-chair trial attorney with extensive federal jury and bench trial experience, having tried numerous intellectual property cases to verdict. Although Barry has represented clients at all levels of litigation in various fields of technology, including computer software, medical devices, office furniture, the Internet, insurance, manufacturing, LEDs and telecommunications, he focuses on Hatch-Waxman and consumer electronics litigation.

    In addition to handling complex jury and bench trials nationwide, Barry has participated in all aspects of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitrations and mediations. In this regard, he has also developed innovative approaches and strategies to resolve significant disputes to avoid costly litigation.

    Barry has led trial teams in more than 75 cases, many settling on favorable terms prior to trial. Barry has extensive experience litigating highly specialized Hatch-Waxman statutory patent infringement actions involving prescription pharmaceutical drugs, including EMEND®, COMBIGAN®, DETROL LA®, ALOXI®, NIASPAN®, SIMCOR®, INTUNIV®, LYSTEDA®, ACULAR LS®, VALCYTE®, PRISTIQ®, TRILIPIX® and ZEMPLAR®.

    A member of the American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association, Barry graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and earned his law degree from Washington College of Law of the American University. 

     

    Represented CardSoft in a patent infringement action relating to point-of-sale devices. Granted Jury award in excess of $15.3 million.


    Represented Signalization Ver-Mac in declaratory judgment patent infringement relating to smart work zones on highways. Settled the case on terms the client found favorable after summary judgment motions were filed.


    Represented Vonage Holdings in a at jury trial of a patent infringement action relating to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Settled the case on terms the client found favorable following trial.


    Represented NuVox in patent infringement action relating to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Settled the case on terms the client found favorable following substantial discovery.


    Represented Chi Mei Optoelectronics in patent infringement action relating to modules for monitor and television displays.


    Represented Fame Jeans Inc. in a trademark matter stemming from a TTAB action relating to mark for clothing. After heated discovery, prevailed on motion to dismiss one count from complaint. Subsequently negotiated multimillion-dollar settlement for Fame Jeans relating to mark.


    Represented Chi-Mei Optoelectronics in a jury trial against a plaintiff who had received 42 licenses totaling $180-plus million in license royalties. Non-infringement found on 1 of 3 patents, reducing potential $900 million damages award to $10 million.


    Represented Signalization Ver-Mac, in declaratory judgment patent infringement action relating to solar tilt and rotate features of roadside message boards. Settled the case on terms the client found favorable after discovery.


    Patent infringement action representing defendant Chi-Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) relating to modules for monitor and television displays. Received summary judgment of non-infringement in favor of CMO.


    Represented a lender in a construction loan transaction with a capital stack that included new market and historic tax credits.


    Represented defendant Wal-Mart Inc. on appeal to the Federal Circuit. Settled the case on terms the client found favorable just prior to oral argument.


    Lead counsel for Sandoz Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Sandoz's ANDA to make a generic version of Allergan's glaucoma drops COMBIGAN® (brimonidine tartrate/timolol maleate.)


    Lead counsel for Sandoz Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Sandoz’s ANDA to make a generic version of Abbott’s cholesterol medication TRILIPIX® (fenofibric acid). Matter pending.


    Lead counsel for Sandoz Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Sandoz's ANDA to make a generic version of Medicis' acne product SOLODYN® (minocycline hydrochloride).


    Lead counsel for Sandoz Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Sandoz's ANDA to make a generic version of Merck's anti-nausea product EMEND® (aprepitant).


    Lead counsel for Sandoz Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Sandoz's ANDA to make a generic version of Shire’s ADHD product INTUNIV® (guanfacine hydrochloride). Matter pending.


    Lead counsel for Sandoz Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Sandoz's ANDA to make a generic version of Abbott’s ZEMPLAR® (paricalcitol).


    Lead counsel for Sandoz Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Sandoz’s ANDA to make a generic version of Roche’s VALCYTE® (valganciclovir hydrochloride). Matter pending.


    Represented Apotex Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Apotex's ANDA to make a generic version of Wyeth's anti-depressant product EFFEXOR XR® (venlafaxine hydrochloride). Settled on favorable terms during trial.


    Represented Apotex Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Apotex's ANDA to make a generic version of Sanofi-Aventis' anticancer product TAXOTERE®, the active ingredient of which is docetaxel. Following a two-week trial, obtained an order for Apotex striking down the patents-in-issue as invalid as obvious and unenforceable due to Sanofi-Aventis' inequitable conduct in procuring the patents. Successfully argued on appeal with the Federal Circuit affirming trial court decision (April 2012). Of import is that inequitable conduct defense remains viable in ANDA litigations because of this ruling.


    Designed and implemented the litigation strategy as lead counsel for defendant, a Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer, in a patent infringement case involving DC/AC power inverters for LCD panels in portable electronic devices. The defense resulted in a judgment as a matter of law on the issues of direct and contributory infringement and plaintiff's abandonment of a $120 million-plus damage claim (jury finding of inducement was reversed on appeal).


    Represented Chimei InnoLux Corporation, f/k/a InnoLux Display Corporation, in a patent infringement case involving brightness-enhancing films used in LCD devices. Plaintiff dismissed its case against our client, with prejudice, after the special master indicated he would recommend granting defendant's motion for summary judgment.


    Represented our client in a patent infringement action regarding Actavis' ANDA to make a generic version of King's pain product AVINZA®, the active ingredient of which is morphine sulfate.


    Represented our client, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Mylan's ANDA to make a generic version of Pfizer's cardiovascular product CADUET®, the active ingredients of which are atorvastatin calcium and amlodipine besylate. Settled prior to trial.


    Represented Apotex Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Apotex's ANDA to make a generic version of Procter's osteoporosis product ACTONEL® (risedronate).


    Represented Apotex Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Apotex’s ANDA to make a generic version of LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid). Matter pending.


    Represented Apotex Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Apotex’s ANDA to make a generic version of ACULAR LS® (0.4% ketorolac tromethamine). Matter pending.


    Represented Apotex Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Apotex’s ANDA to make a generic version of PRISTIQ® (desvenlafaxine). Matter pending.


    Represented our client, Sandoz Inc., in patent infringement action regarding Sandoz’s ANDA to make a generic version of Helsinn’s anti-nausea product ALOXI® (palonosetron hydrochloride injection). Matter pending.


    Represented our client in a patent infringement action regarding InnoPharma’s ANDA to make a generic version of Spectrum’s FUSILEV® (levoleucovorin). Matter pending.


    Represented our client, Sandoz Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Sandoz’s ANDA to make a generic version of Abbott’s cholesterol product NIASPAN® (niacin). Matter pending.


    Represented our client, Sandoz Inc., in a patent infringement action regarding Sandoz's ANDA to make a generic version of Alcon's eye allergy product PATANOL® (olopatadine hydrochloride).


    Represented client CardSoft in patent infringement action against multiple defendants who manufactured and sold infringing electronic point-of-sale ("ePOS") terminals using “swipe-technology.” Successfully secured patent damages for client in excess of $15 million for CardSoft in jury trial against VeriFone Systems, Inc. and VeriFone, Inc. (VeriFone) and Hypercom Corp. (Hypercom).


    Represented our client in a patent infringement action regarding Apotex’s ANDA to make a generic version of AVODART® (dutasteride). Matter pending.


    Additional Practices

    Romit Majumdar, Ph.D., earned a doctorate degree in molecular biology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, New York and engaged in a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School prior to moving to intellectual property law.  Dr. Majumdar’s technical experience has been principally in the areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and cancer biology and he has authored numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.  As a registered patent agent, Dr. Majumdar assists patent attorneys in complex litigation and opinion matters in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.  He also prepares and prosecutes patent applications for products in the areas of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals and prepares invalidity, non-infringement and patentability opinions.  Dr. Majumdar is currently attending the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law with an aim to graduate in 2016.  He is a resident in the Washington, D.C. office. 

    Professional Expertise

    • Prepare and prosecute patent applications
    • Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability searches
    • Analyze patent references and technical documents regarding drafting opinions
    • Advise patent practitioners on technology issues in the pharmaceutical and life sciences areas
    • Over 10 years of research experience in biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, molecular biology, immunology, cancer biology, and cell biology 

    News


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    April 16, 2012

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    Practice Areas

    Biologics/Biosimilars

    Hatch-Waxman Litigation

    Intellectual Property

    Education

    • American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 1991
    • University of Miami, B.S., 1983

    Bar Admissions

    • District of Columbia
    • Pennsylvania

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    • U.S. District Court -- District of Columbia

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    • American Bar Association
    • American Intellectual Property Law Association
    • Federal Circuit Bar Association
    • Generic Pharmaceutical Association
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